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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.
Viking Long Ship
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Viking Long Ship

Artifact IDMO 1941.7.65
Object Type Model
Maker
Gifter
Date1937
Mediumwood, silk, brass
Dimensionsobject (ship) H 13 in x W 22 in x D 8 3/4 in (33 cm x 55.9 cm x 22.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA carved wooden model of a Viking long ship, named FDR, with gilt and wood mosaic trim and red and white silk sails. The name of the ship is found on both sides of the stern. It sits on a wood cradle base on which is affixed an engraved brass plaque: Presented to / PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / by the Washington State Federation / of Scandinavian-American Democratic Clubs / September 1937 Seattle, Wash. The entire pieces is attached to a larger wooden base.
Historical NoteThis model was presented to President Roosevelt by the Washington State Federation of Scandinavian-American Democratic Clubs in September 1937.
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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