Czechoslovakian Decanter
Object numberMO 1947.93.429b
Name
Decanter
Maker
Unknown
Date20th century
Mediumceramic (glazed earthenware), paint
Dimensionsoverall H 9 5/8 in x W 7 7/8 in x D 1 7/8 in (24.4 cm x 20 cm x 4.8 cm )
DescriptionA hand decorated and glazed circular ceramic decanter with flat sides, small feet and handles, and a short neck with narrow mouth. One side of the decanter is decorated with yellow, red, blue, and green flowers, leaves, and stems. The other side of the decanter is decorated in a similar color palette with additional flora as well as buildings and a leaping buck. Marked on the bottom of the decanter: "CZECHOSLOVAKIA" and "92/914 5". The remnant of a paper sticker is also on the bottom.
Label TextThis decanter is one in a pair of matching decanters (MO 1947.93.429a-b).Additional Details
Custodial 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
Non exposé
