Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Baby Shoes Worn by Franklin Roosevelt
Object numberMO 1947.84.38
Name
Shoe
Maker
Unknown
Date1882
Mediumshoes: leather, fabric, metal (silver), plastic (Bakelite)
envelope: paper, ink
envelope: paper, ink
Dimensionsoverall (each shoe) H 1 1/2 in x W 2 1/8 in x L 5 in (3.8 cm x 5.4 cm x 12.7 cm )
DescriptionA pair of black leather baby shoes lined with tan colored fabric. The shoes have ankle straps with Bakelite buttons and silver shoe buckles.
The shoes come with the envelope in which they were originally stored. On the envelope is a handwritten note by Franklin D. Roosevelt's mother, Sara, that reads: Baby Franklin's first shoes worn / from 5 months until 9 months / old - Oct. 30th 1882. S.D.R.
Additional DetailsThe shoes come with the envelope in which they were originally stored. On the envelope is a handwritten note by Franklin D. Roosevelt's mother, Sara, that reads: Baby Franklin's first shoes worn / from 5 months until 9 months / old - Oct. 30th 1882. S.D.R.
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1947.
Credit LineGift of Eleanor 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.Collections
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