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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.
Decorative Bowl with Inca Motif
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Decorative Bowl with Inca Motif

Object numberMO 1970.41
Name Bowl, Decorative
Maker (Peruvian)
Datemid 20th century
Mediummetal (sterling silver)
Dimensionsoverall H 3 3/8 in x W 5 in x D 4 1/8 in (8.6 cm x 12.7 cm x 10.5 cm )
DescriptionA small, elliptical silver bowl. Each side of the bowl has a stepped design stamped into it, possibly representing Inca pyramids. Attached to each end of the bowl is a small silver medallion with the image of an Inca god.

Stamped on the underside of the bowl are silver and maker's marks: STERLING / OPAISA / PERU / 925.
Label TextThis bowl was given to Eleanor Roosevelt by her personal physician and friend, Dr. A. David Gurewitsch, in August 1962, just a few months before her death. Mrs. Roosevelt kept the bowl in her East 74th Street apartment in New York City.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteLent to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. in 1963. It was donated by the Estate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. in 1991.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.
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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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