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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.
Russell & Company Sack
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Russell & Company Sack

Object numberMO 1953.1081
Name Bag
Datemid 19th century
Mediumpaint on fabric (canvas)
Dimensionsoverall H 17 1/2 in x W 11 3/4 in (44.5 cm x 29.8 cm )

DescriptionA beige-colored canvas sack with black stenciled lettering on the front that reads: RUSSELL & Co / HONG KONG.
Label TextFDR’s maternal grandfather, Warren Delano II, was a partner in Russell & Company, a merchant firm involved in trade with China. This canvas sack was likely used for transporting mail or money.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Laura Delano Houghteling
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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