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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.
Presidential Seal Letter Opener
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Presidential Seal Letter Opener

Object numberMO 1969.25.9
Maker (American, 1927 - 1938)
Dateca. 1936
Mediummetal (pewter)
Dimensionsoverall H 5 1/2 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 1/8 in (14 cm x 4.1 cm x 0.3 cm )

DescriptionA pewter letter opener in a reverse tear drop shape. A 1¼" Seal of the President of the United States medallion is set into the top of the opener. Made by Val-Kill Industries, the opener is unmarked with the manufacturer's information.
Label TextThis letter opener is a 1936 example of Christmas gift items produced by Val-Kill Industries for Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt to distribute. It was given by the Roosevelts to Judge Samuel I. Rosenman.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Samuel I. Rosenman in 1969.
Credit LineGift of Samuel I. Rosenman
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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