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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
Name Model
Maker
Gifter
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesShip Models (National Archives Identifier 782457)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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