When I was growing up, visits to Boston always meant Filene's Basement--the original and ultimate bargain basemen--at Downtown Crossing, and later, living in Boston, it was a frequent stop en route home via the T. (Sadly, it closed in 2011, and Boston is not the same!) So when I spotted this fantastic model of it, it called to me in a special way--but I know I'm not alone!
The model, made for a model railroad I would guess, is fantastically done, with incredible detail, from the roof signage to the two well dressed prospective shoppers on the sidewalk. And it is complete all the way around, with two sides street side and two sides alley-facing, with a little red back emergency door. Behind the windows is vellum sheeting, and brown paper behind that, and it is open on the underside. Really quite an amazing object and portrait of an iconic place during its heyday!
8 1/8" long x 6 5/8" deep x 7" tall. I would guess it was made in the 1950s or 60s. Excellent vintage condition, with very light wear and minor aging/ warping to the cardboard roof, just toward one end and really no matter. Very solid structurally though a bit delicate, it will be very carefully packed.
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