Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Pamir
Artifact IDMO 1941.7.119
Object Type
Model
Maker
Unknown
Date20th century
Mediumwood, paint, fabric, string, glass, metal, metal (sterling silver)
Dimensionsoverall (including base) H 19 3/4 in x W 31 1/4 in x D 10 1/4 in (50.2 cm x 79.4 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionA fully rigged ship model of the Finnish four-masted barque (or bark), PAMIR. The ship has a red and black hull and unfurled sails.
The model is fixed to a wooden base. Attached to the base is a sterling silver plaque inscribed: “PAMIR / FOUR MASTED FINNISH BARQUE / THIS MODEL WAS EXHIBITED AT THE FINLAND PAVILION, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR / 1939 - 1940.”
Historical NoteThis model was displayed in the Finnish Pavilion at the 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair. It was presented to President Roosevelt in June 1941 by the Government of Finland through Y. A. Paloheimo, Commissioner-General of the Finnish Pavilion.Additional DetailsThe model is fixed to a wooden base. Attached to the base is a sterling silver plaque inscribed: “PAMIR / FOUR MASTED FINNISH BARQUE / THIS MODEL WAS EXHIBITED AT THE FINLAND PAVILION, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR / 1939 - 1940.”
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum 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.In Collection(s)
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