Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Ship's Figurehead
Object numberMO 1942.19.1
Name
Figurehead
Maker
Unknown
Datecirca early 19th century
Mediumwood (oak), paint, metal
Dimensionsoverall (height including base) H 21 1/2 in x W 12 in x D 10 in (54.6 cm x 30.5 cm x 25.4 cm )
DescriptionA ship's figurehead carved from live oak. In shades of brown, the figurehead depicts the head and bust of a young, unknown woman with an elaborate hair style. A metal ring protrudes from the back of her neck.
The figurehead rests unfixed on a rough wooden base, painted brown, made especially for displaying the figurehead.
Label TextThis nineteenth century figurehead once graced the bow of the WITCH, an American privateer. Franklin D. Roosevelt purchased the figurehead for $25 at the December 4, 1929 sale of the American Art Association, Anderson Galleries, New York.The figurehead rests unfixed on a rough wooden base, painted brown, made especially for displaying the figurehead.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 28, 1941. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
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