Uncle Sam and Franklin Roosevelt Clock
Object numberMO 2015.3.2
Name
Clock
Maker
United Clock Corp.
(American clock manufacturer, 1905 - ca. 1980s)
Dateca. 1944
Mediummetal, paint, glass
Dimensionsoverall H 11 1/2 in x W 13 1/4 in x D 3 7/8 in (29.2 cm x 33.7 cm x 9.8 cm )
DescriptionA pot metal clock featuring a surround with a sculptural image of Uncle Sam holding a plaque on which is a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. In the center of the clock surround is a sailboat named "ROOSEVELT." Perched over the plain clock face on the right side of the surround is a patriotic eagle and star, behind which is a small white lightbulb to add illumination. Imprinted on the face of clock is "UNITED" and the manufacturer's information. Running along the bottom front of the base is the wording: "OUR UNCLE SAM."
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Steven M. Lomazow in 2014.
Credit LineGift of Steven M. Lomazow
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
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