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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.
Racing Sloop Hull
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Racing Sloop Hull

Artifact IDMO 1941.7.123
Object Type Model
Possible Maker
Dateca. 1941
Mediumwood, paint, metal, string
Dimensionsoverall (ship on stand) H 12 in x W 51 in x D 9 in (30.5 cm x 129.5 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA model of a racing sloop hull painted with broad bands of red, yellow, and green. Mounted to the surface of the deck is a wooden plaque inscribed: To / President / Franklin D. / Roosevelt / from / Salem St. W.P.A. / Recreation Center / Worcester, Mass. The model sits in a custom made wood stand with a wave design painted in red, white, and green.
Historical NoteThis model was created by workers at the Salem Street Works Progress Administration (WPA) Recreation Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. It was presented to President Roosevelt on June 28, 1941.
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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