Victoria
Artifact IDMO 1941.7.95
Object Type
Model
Maker
Unknown
Mediumpaint on wood, metal
Dimensionsoverall (ship on cradle) H 60 in x W 70 in x D 28 in (152.4 cm x 177.8 cm x 71.1 cm )
object (ship) H 54 in x W 61 in (137.2 cm x 154.9 cm )
object (ship) H 54 in x W 61 in (137.2 cm x 154.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA large, three-masted, square-rigged wooden model of the VICTORIA. The ship has a green, black, and white painted hull with metal fittings and no sails. The model sits on a wooden cradle stand.
Historical NoteThis model was purchased by Franklin Roosevelt in 1910 from Captain Alonzo Calder in Deer Island, New Brunswick, near Campobello. Calder had a part interest in the VICTORIA.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.In Collection(s)
Not on view