BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL 747 by Alexander Girard 11" Boeing Jet Model by Schuco

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BRANIFF INTERNATIONAL 747 by Alexander Girard 11" Boeing Jet Model by Schuco
This model, made in Nuremberg Germany by Schuco, represents an important achievement in mid-century modern design by Alexander Girard. Here is some information about the designer:
Designer and architect Alexander Girard was responsible for the design of over 17,000 elements for Braniff International including the creation of a new typeface. B
old swathes of color covered the airline’s fleet with a palette chosen by Girard–first soft pastels, then bright primaries.
Girard was well-known as a designer of textiles–he was the head of Herman Miller’s textile division
from 1952 until 1973–and this was thoroughly incorporated into plane interiors and textiles, which featured everything from plane seats upholstered in Girard fabrics to in-flight blankets of Girard’s design.
The model is 11" long x 9-1/4' wide x 3" high.
This model has been played with and has the following condition issues: Original display stand is missing several paint chips, 1 engine missing, and a chip off the corner of the right tail fin. The model has been carefully cleaned and ready for your collection or restoration.
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Shipping weight is 1 lb.