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

Chinese Sampan

Artifact IDMO 1941.7.54
Object Type Model
Maker
Gifter
Mediumtortoise shell, string
Dimensionsoverall H 3 7/8 in x W 5 in x D 2 in (9.8 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small model of a Chinese sampan (river boat) made of tortoise shell. The single-masted boat (no sail) has an anchor is tied to the back with a string.
Historical NoteThis model was presented to President Roosevelt by Miss Lou F. Reid of Richmond, Virginia, on January 1, 1937. It had been given to Miss Reid by a cousin who served in the U.S. Navy.
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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