Wooden plaque showing ocean depth contours
Unprocessed
Identifier: acc-2023-12
Content Description
One oval wooden board, 17" x 9.25" x 0.5", surface is inlaid with wood of different shades and is glazed or lacquered with an unknown, clear and shiny finish. Paper affixed to back states: "Contours of the ocean depth by Henry Stommel, centered on the South Pole. Woods Hole, MA. Given to Alan Faller by H. Stommel"
Provenance
Created by Stommel and given to Faller as a gift many years ago. In Faller family possession until transfer to archives on 2023-07-19. Donated by Thais Faller Gloor, daugher of Alan Faller.
Restrictions Apply
No
Creator
- Stommel, Henry Melson (Person)