Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Drapes and Valances from FDR's Private Study
Object numberMO 1947.93.31
Name
Drapery
Date1941
Mediumfabric (linen, silk)
Dimensionspart a (drapes) H 126 in x W 39 1/2 in (320 cm x 100.3 cm )
part b (each valance) H 16 1/8 in x W 66 1/2 in x D 4 1/2 in (41 cm x 168.9 cm x 11.4 cm )
part c (tiebacks) H 2 3/4 in x W 21 in (7 cm x 53.3 cm )
part b (each valance) H 16 1/8 in x W 66 1/2 in x D 4 1/2 in (41 cm x 168.9 cm x 11.4 cm )
part c (tiebacks) H 2 3/4 in x W 21 in (7 cm x 53.3 cm )
DescriptionThree sets of matching yellow homespun drapes, valances, and tiebacks with metal rings at each end. The drapes are lined in silk. Both the drapes and valances have blue trim and embroidered stars. An appliquéd eagle design, representing the Presidential Seal, is at the center of each valance. The drapery set comes with two spools of thread and yellow cording with a needle.
Label TextThese drapes and valences were made in 1941 by workers at the Norfolk, Virginia Works Progress Administration (WPA) Craft Project for FDR’s Private Study in the Library. Reproductions of these original draperies and valances, made in 2013, are currently on display in FDR's PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 1947.
Credit LinePurchase of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library, Inc.
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.No expuestos
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