President Roosevelt
Artifact IDMO 1941.7.105
Object Type
Model
Maker
Tom Economas
Dateca. 1933-1941
Mediumpaint on wood, string, fabric, metal
Dimensionsobject (ship) H 50 in x W 70 in x D 16 in (127 cm x 177.8 cm x 40.6 cm )
overall (ship on cradle) H 53 in x W 70 in x D 16 in (134.6 cm x 177.8 cm x 40.6 cm )
overall (ship on cradle) H 53 in x W 70 in x D 16 in (134.6 cm x 177.8 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA working model of the racing sloop, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT. The ship has a white and green painted hull and is fully rigged with no sails. One large American flag and one large blue and white striped flag are attached to the masts. A small painted sign on the deck is inscribed: TO / FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / PRESIDENT UNITED STATES / MADE BY / TOM CMM ECONOMOS / PERRY, FLORIDA / TAYLOR COUNTY. The model rests unattached in a wooden cradle stand.
Additional DetailsCredit 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.In Collection(s)
Not on view