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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.
Peruvian Balsa Sailing Boat
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Peruvian Balsa Sailing Boat

Object numberMO 1941.7.86
Dateca. 1938
Mediumreed,rope
Dimensionsobject (ship) H 18 1/8 in x W 15 in x D 13 in (46 cm x 38.1 cm x 33 cm )

DescriptionA model of a native Peruvian balsa sailing boat. Like the originals, the model is made of reeds, even the sail.
Label TextThis model was brought back from Lima, Peru, in 1938 by the wife of Secretary of State Cordell Hull and presented to President Roosevelt.
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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