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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.
Dog Star
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Dog Star

Artifact IDMO 1941.7.31
Object Type Model
Maker (American, 1914 - 1948)
Gifter
Dateca. 1936
Mediumpaint on wood, string, glass
Dimensionsoverall H 11 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in x D 6 in (29.2 cm x 29.2 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small wooden model of a sailing ketch. The wooden boat has a green hull, two masts, and no sails. The model is fixed to a base and enclosed in a wood and glass case. A small sign mounted within the case reads: A / Sailing Model / of / Dog Star.
Historical NoteThis model was presented to President Roosevelt by the maker, Fitzgerald Pier dal Piaz, of Los Angeles, California. The DOG STAR was designed by Philip L. Rhodes of New York for Robert Parsons of Providence, Rhode Island.
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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