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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.
Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe

Object numberMO 1941.7.113
Name Model
Maker
Gifter
Date1934
Mediumwood, metal, enamel, rope
Dimensionsoverall H 6 1/4 in x W 30 in x D 15 1/2 in (15.9 cm x 76.2 cm x 39.4 cm )
DescriptionA model of a Hawaiian outrigger canoe carved from one piece of highly polished brown Koa wood. The canoe includes one paddle. Attached to one side of the hull is an inscribed metal silver plaque reading: TO / PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / FROM / HAWAIIAN - JAPANESE CIVIC ASSOCIATION / JULY 1934. Mounted to the top of the plaque is a multi-colored enamel shield, presumably Hawaiian. On the starboard side of the hull is attached a small cardstock label with a number handwritten in ink: 44.
Label TextThis model was presented to President Roosevelt by the Hawaiian Japanese Civic Association in July 1934.
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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