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

Christopher Columbus

Object numberMO 1941.7.84
Name Model
Maker
Mediumwood
Dimensionsoverall H 8 1/2 in x W 26 in x D 4 in (21.6 cm x 66 cm x 10.2 cm )
DescriptionA wooden model of the passenger whaleback, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. The ship is painted white with red trim and includes a promenade deck, a quarterdeck near the bow, two masts, and one smoke stack. The name of the ship is visible in several places. An American flag flies from the stern.
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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