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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.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Medallion Matchbox Holder
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Medallion Matchbox Holder

Object numberMO 2004.9.3
Name Holder, Matchbox
Maker (American, 1927 - 1938)
Dateca. 1933-1936
Mediummetal (pewter)
Dimensionsoverall H 1/2 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 1 1/4 in (1.3 cm x 4.4 cm x 3.2 cm )
DescriptionA pewter matchbox holder with a 3/8" medallion on the front that features a bas relief right-facing profile image of FDR's head encircled by text that reads: • PRESIDENT • FRANKLIN • D • ROOSEVELT • / HYDE • PARK • N•Y•. The holder is open on three sides to accommodate a box of matches. The manufacturer's mark is stamped on the back in the lower right corner: VAL-KILL.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated by the Estate of Trude W. Lash to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 2004.
Credit LineEstate of Trude W. Lash
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)
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