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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.
Oh! Dell
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Oh! Dell

Artifact IDMO 2007.16
Object Type Model
Maker (American, 1882 - 1945)
Mediumwood, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 20 in x W 37 1/2 in x D 12 1/8 in (50.8 cm x 95.3 cm x 30.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionDismasted boat model hull. Hull is made of light stained wood. A metal rudder is attached to the underside of the hull. A series of horizontal parallel lines cross the surface of the deck. The boat's name is on the transom in black lettering: OH! DELL.
Historical NoteThis boat model hull was made by Franklin D. Roosevelt for his children.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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