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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.
Silver Beaker
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
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Silver Beaker

Object numberMO 1943.128.1
Name Beaker, Drinking
Maker (American, 1690 - 1773)
Gifter
Dateca. 1700
Mediumsilver
Dimensionsoverall (2 15/16" diameter at base) H 4 5/8 in x Diam 3 1/2 in (11.7 cm x 8.9 cm )
DescriptionA silver beaker engraved with vines and leaves. Near the top, engraved in a triangular format: W / S. A. A hallmark is on the underside of the cup: I A.
Label TextThis silver beaker was presented to President Roosevelt on September 12, 1942 by King George II of Greece, who purchased the beaker in London, England. It is on display in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on November 17, 1942. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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