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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Chinese Junk
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Chinese Junk

Artifact IDMO 1973.1
Object Type Carving
Maker
Gifter
Mediumivory, wood
Dimensionsoverall H 4 1/2 in x W 8 1/8 in x D 1 3/8 in (11.4 cm x 20.6 cm x 3.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small model of a Chinese junk. Carved from ivory, the boat has two sails, one flag (at the back), and three figures, each holding a long pole. The model is fixed to a black-painted wooden stand.
Historical NoteThis model was presented to Eleanor Roosevelt by the Soviet Union Embassy in Washington, DC at Christmas 1961.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesShip Models (National Archives Identifier 782457)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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