Ship Model of the Frigate "La Flore"
Artifact IDMO 79.184
Object Type
Model
Date
ca. 1962
Date Presented5/62
Gifter
André Malraux
Place MadeFrance, Europe
Medium
Wood, cotton, metal, plastic
DimensionsOverall (Scale 1:96) H 29 in x W 33 in (73.7 cm x 83.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionThis is a ship model of the "La Flore", one of the 18th century, 28 gun frigates in French Admiral D'Estaing's fleet 1778-1779, that fought for the Americas during the Revolutionary War. She was an American built ship purchased by the French in 1784. This ship model has three fully rigged masts. The two mainsails are furled so that the details of the deck can be easily viewed.
Historical NoteThe model was displayed by President Kennedy in the Oval Office. After Andre Malraux accompanied the "Mona Lisa" to the USA in January of 1962, he had the friends of the Naval Museum copy the "La Flore" and sent this model to the President in May 1962.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view