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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.
Partially Completed Baby Sweater
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Partially Completed Baby Sweater

Object numberMO 2007.756.2
Name Sweater
Maker (American, 1884 - 1962)
Dateca. 1950s-1962
Mediumyarn (nylon)
Dimensionspart a (sweater) H 12 1/2 in x W 13 in (31.8 cm x 33 cm )
 part b (yarn skein) H 2 1/2 in x W 5 in x D 3 1/4 in (6.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 8.3 cm )
DescriptionAn unfinished knitted white baby sweater with long sleeves and crocheted blue trim. A skein of blue yarn is still attached to the trim on the sweater.
Label TextEleanor Roosevelt enjoyed knitting and embroidering gifts for family and friends. This knitted baby sweater, started by Eleanor, was found among her things following her death.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteFound among items brought to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum after Eleanor Roosevelt's death.
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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