Russell & Company Sack
Object numberMO 1953.1081
Name
Bag
Maker
Unknown
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
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)
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