Baptismal Medal Worn by Franklin Roosevelt
Object numberMO 1944.81.1
Name
Pendant, Religious
Maker
Unknown
Gifter
Eleanor Blodgett
Dateca. 1882
Mediumgold
Dimensionsoverall H 12 1/4 in x W 1 in (31.1 cm x 2.5 cm )
Descriptiona) A small, gold religious medal on a gold link chain. On the obverse side is a Nativity scene. On the reverse side is a scene depicting Jesus' baptism.
b) A white satin-covered storage box for the medal (a). The box is stored separately.
Label TextFranklin Roosevelt wore this medal at his baptism in 1882. It was a gift from his godmother, Eleanor Blodgett. The medal is on display in the A PRIVILEGED YOUTH exhibit in the Museum’s FOUNDATIONS OF A PUBLIC LIFE gallery.b) A white satin-covered storage box for the medal (a). The box is stored separately.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. 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.En exposición
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