Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Artifact IDMO 2006.263
Object Type
Model
Maker
Aniello DiBlase
(Italian, born 1891)
Gifter
Aniello DiBlase
Dateca. 1934
Mediumpaint on wood, wood, , string, fabric
Dimensionsoverall (ship in case) H 21 1/4 in x W 40 3/4 in x D 10 in (54 cm x 103.5 cm x 25.4 cm )
object (ship on base) H 18 1/2 in x W 35 in x D 8 in (47 cm x 88.9 cm x 20.3 cm )
object (ship on base) H 18 1/2 in x W 35 in x D 8 in (47 cm x 88.9 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA large model of a ship called the FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. The wood model has a red and white painted hull. The deck detail includes a number of lifeboats as well as a sea plane with "F.D.R." on the side. The ship flies two American flags and two naval flags. The name of the ship is on the stern. The model is affixed to a stained wood base (on which the artist's name is painted: A. DiBlase) and mounted inside a wood and glass case.
Historical NoteThis model was presented to President Roosevelt by the maker, Aniello DiBlase of Amsterdam, New York, in February 1934.Additional Details
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.In Collection(s)
Not on view