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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.
Beer Barrel Mug
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Beer Barrel Mug

Object numberMO 2007.169.4
Name Mug
Maker
Dateca. 1930s
Mediumceramic
Dimensionsoverall H 4 1/8 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 3 1/2 in (10.5 cm x 13.3 cm x 8.9 cm )
DescriptionA dark brown glazed ceramic mug with handle. The mug simulates a beer barrel. On one side is the raised profile image of Franklin D. Roosevelt within a shield with raised text above and below the profile: THE / NEW DEAL. There is no maker’s mark.
Label TextThis mug celebrated both the New Deal and the return of legal beer after passage of the Beer-Wine Revenue Act in 1933. It is on display in the BEER RETURNS! exhibit in the Museum’s NEW DEAL gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Helene Harris
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the New Deal (National Archives Identifier 750981)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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