Pamir
Object numberMO 1941.7.119
Name
Model
Maker
Unknown
Date20th century
Mediumwood, paint, fabric, string, glass, sterling silver, metal
Dimensionsoverall (including base) H 19 3/4 in x W 31 1/4 in x D 10 1/4 in (50.2 cm x 79.4 cm x 26 cm )
DescriptionA fully-rigged ship model of the Finnish four-masted barque (or bark), PAMIR. The ship has a red and black hull and unfurled sails. The model is fixed to a wooden base on which is attached a sterling silver plaque inscribed: PAMIR / FOUR MASTED FINNISH BARQUE / THIS MODEL WAS EXHIBITED AT THE / FINLAND PAVILION, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR / 1939 - 1940.
Label TextThis model was displayed in the Finnish Pavilion at the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair. It was presented to President Roosevelt in June 1941 by the Government of Finland through Y. A. Paloheimo, Commissioner-General of the Finnish Pavilion.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.Non exposé