Unidentified Man Figurine
Object numberMO 1941.5.18
Name
Figurine
Possible Maker
John P. Spoerl
(American blacksmith and businessman, 1866-1946)
Mediummetal
Dimensionsoverall H 3 1/2 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 2 in (8.9 cm x 4.4 cm x 5.1 cm )
DescriptionA small bronze-colored, plated metal head of a man, possibly meant to represent Franklin D. Roosevelt. The figurine has simplified features and sits on an integrated, matching square base. The hair, eyes, and mouth of the figurine are etched into the surface, while the ears and nose are in relief. The maker's name is inscribed on the underside of the base: J.P.SPOERL.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.Collections
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