Miniature box office from melting pot attraction in 1941....

Description

Miniature box office from melting pot attraction in 1941. (Universal, 1979) In Steven Spielberg's WWII period comedy 1941, much of the spectacle relies on brilliant miniatures and models. This is an example of the masterful modelmakers' best work. Consisting of a 14 x 7 x 8 in. miniature theater box office with Plexiglas paned booth windows marked "Melting Pot" and a jutting, colorful flag-style sign with admission and show info. Constructed of wood with finely lathed finials and details. Painted brightly and then studio distressed to indicate age and weather wear. This miniature set piece would have been part of the massive city set models used in the film. In production-used, very good condition.

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