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

Chinese Sampan

Object numberMO 1941.7.54
Mediumtortoise shell, string
Dimensionsoverall H 3 7/8 in x W 5 in x D 2 in (9.8 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.1 cm )

DescriptionA small model of a Chinese sampan (river boat) made of tortoise shell. The single-masted boat (no sail) has an anchor is tied to the back with a string.
Label TextThis model was presented to President Roosevelt by Miss Lou F. Reid of Richmond, Virginia, on January 1, 1937. It had been given to Miss Reid by a cousin who served in the U.S. Navy.
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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