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

Barque Diorama

Object numberMO 1942.119.1
Mediumpaint, wood, metal, wire, glass
Dimensionsoverall H 21 1/2 in x W 36 7/8 in x D 6 1/8 in (54.6 cm x 93.7 cm x 15.6 cm )

DescriptionA diorama containing a ship model of a barque (or bark) with a black and red hull, white trim, sidewheels, and unfurled sails. The model is placed inside a glass-fronted case with a painted background depicting an ocean scene with other sailing ships. The case is framed in 1 3/8" painted wood trim and has a number plate on the front reading: 193.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 27, 1941. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Non exposé