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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.
Brazilian Jangada Boat
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Brazilian Jangada Boat

Artifact IDMO 1945.32.2
Object Type Model
Maker
Dateca. 1944
Mediumwood, fabric, stone, string
Dimensionsoverall H 11 in x W 15 in x D 4 in (27.9 cm x 38.1 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small model of a Brazilian jangada. The wooden boat has a single fabric sail on which is inscribed in ink: To President / Roosevelt / Best wishes / from / L - - M - - / Recife - 16-3-44. The deck of the boat has wooden parts, a woven basket, and a stone piece possibly meant as an anchor.
Historical NoteThe Brazilian jangada is a raft-like boat used in coastal trade. This model was presented to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt at Recife, Brazil in March 1944 as a gift for the President.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 22, 1944. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
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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