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

Sailboat Hull

Object numberMO 1948.19.2
Maker (American, 1882 - 1945)
Dateca. 1920
Mediumwood, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 19 in x W 41 1/2 in x D 12 1/4 in (48.3 cm x 105.4 cm x 31.1 cm )

DescriptionA dismasted ship model hull. The wood hull is made of dark stained wood and has a metal rudder at the bottom. A gilded figurehead of a horse is located at the bowsprit, which is attached with wire to the underside of the hull. On the deck are metal fixtures where the masts were fastened.

A set of masts and sails is stored separately.
Label TextThis ship model hull was made by Franklin Roosevelt for his children.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Ellen C. Roosevelt
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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