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

Arabian Dhow

Artifact IDMO 1941.7.88
Object Type Model
Maker
Gifter
Dateca. 1940
Mediumwood, string, fabric
Dimensionsoverall (ship on base) H 33 3/4 in x W 50 1/2 in x D 15 1/2 in (85.7 cm x 128.3 cm x 39.4 cm )
 object (ship) H 29 in x W 46 in x D 11 1/2 in (73.7 cm x 116.8 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA model made of palm wood (or balsam wood) with a natural finish depicting a typical Arabian dhow. The lateen rigging, long overhang forward, high poop, and open waist are chief characteristics of the dhow. The rigging is made of string and the large fabric sail is furled. The model sits on a cradle attached to a wooden base.
Historical NoteThe Dhow is a traditional sailing vessel used for centuries in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. This model was made in Tanganyika Territory (part of modern-day Tanzania). It was presented to President Roosevelt by Raymond J. Lepow of New York in November 1940.
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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