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

Prosperity

Artifact IDMO 1941.7.58
Object Type Model
Maker
Gifter
Dateca. 1933
Mediumbrass, bronze, copper
Dimensionsoverall H 16 in x W 14 in x D 5 in (40.6 cm x 35.6 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA model of the caravel, PROSPERITY, celebrating the NRA (National Recovery Administration). The model consists of a three-masted sailing ship, sails unfurled, with the NRA symbol on the front sail. An American flag flies at the top of the center mast. The hull is ornately decorated with an anchor at the bow. The name of the ship is on both sides of the bow. Artist's seal on the underside. The model is fixed to a stand in the shape of a bell with an inscribed eagle and shield: F.D. ROOSEVELT / PRESIDENT / 1933.
Historical NoteMany of FDR’s admirers sent him handmade gifts. This model of the caravel, PROSPERITY, was made by J. G. Wilburt and sent to President Roosevelt as a gift in 1933. The ship’s front sail features the initials and blue eagle symbol of the National Recovery Administration (NRA). This model is on display in the GIFTS FROM THE PEOPLE exhibit in the Museum’s NEW DEAL gallery.
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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