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

NRA

Object numberMO 1941.7.19
Maker (born 1858)
Dateca. 1934
Mediumpaint on wood, cording, metal, fabric
Dimensionsoverall H 2 1/2 in x W 12 1/2 in x D 3 in (6.4 cm x 31.8 cm x 7.6 cm )

DescriptionA small wooden model of a whale boat. It includes four oars that can be attached to the sides of the boat and a loose spear. On each side of the bow is the name of the ship: NRA. The model is affixed to matching wood stand. The interior of the hull is lined in purple velvet. Inscribed on the underside of the model in gilt paint: Wishing you a Happy Birthday and a lot / of cooperation and reelection / by C. W. Van Dusen, Auburn, Ind. Jan 30, 1934. / Desk Pintray. An adhesive sticker with typed text is attached to the bottom: B-29-15.
Label TextThis model was made by Curtis W. van Dusen of Auburn, Indiana. The initials NRA refer to the National Recovery Administration, a New Deal agency created in 1933. The model was presented to President Roosevelt by Mr. van Dusen as a birthday gift (to be used as a pin tray) in 1934.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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