Model of Samoan Outboard Rigger Canoe, Washington School, c. 1920s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Model of Samoan Outboard Rigger Canoe, Washington School, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

2009.26.6

Description

ACC. NO. 09.26.6 SUBJECT CATEGORY: SCHOOLS, WASHINGTON DATE OR PERIOD: CIRCA 1920's OBJECT: MODEL, BOAT DESCRIPTION: MODEL OF AN OUTBOARD RIGGER CANOE, HAND-CRAFTED FROM AN UNKNOWN SPECIES OF WOOD. SIZE: L 14" HISTORY OF OBJECT: A MODEL OF AN OUTBOARD RIGGER CANOE USED IN THE SAMOAN ISLANDS FOR WATER TRANSPORTATION. THE ARTIFACT WAS RECEIVED FROM SAMOAN STUDENTS IN GRATITUDE FOR CHRISTMAS BOXES SENT TO THEM BY ALAMEDA STUDENTS. THIS ITEM IS FROM THE COLLECTION OF MS CAROLYN POTTER, TEACHER, WASHINGTON SCHOOL. (SEE CARD 09.26.1 FOR FURTHER DETAILS.) DONOR: WASHINGTON SCHOOL, CATALOGED: ALAMEDA APRIL 4, 2009