Sailing Yacht

Artifact IDMO 1981.15

Object Type Model

Maker Franklin Delano Roosevelt (American, 1882 - 1945)

Mediumwood, paint, fabric, string, wire, metal

Dimensionsoverall H 65 in x W 60 in x D 10 1/2 in (165.1 cm x 152.4 cm x 26.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionA model of a sailing yacht. Carved from a solid piece of wood by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the yacht has a green and white hull and one mast with two reproduction fabric sails.

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.

In Collection(s)

FDR's Ship Models
Roosevelt Family Material

Not on view