Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Traveling Toiletry Case Used by Franklin Roosevelt
Object numberMO 1984.56.4
Name
Kit, Toilet
Maker
Zingraff
(French retailer, founded 1900)
Date20th century
Mediumleather, glass, metal, ivory (?)
Dimensionsoverall (closed) H 9 in x W 10 1/2 in x D 2 1/4 in (22.9 cm x 26.7 cm x 5.7 cm )
DescriptionA leather men's traveling toiletry kit with handle. On the front of the case is a small metal clasp lock (the key is stored inside the kit's soap box). Below the lock, in debossed silver lettering, are the initials "F.D.R." The case folds out with a series of flaps, and leather straps on the interior hold into place the following pieces: three glass bottles with metal tops; a military-style hairbrush; three metal containers (apparently for soap, talc, and jewelry/accessories) one of which is suede lined; a leather folder intended to hold a comb; and one manicure tool. The maker's information is debossed on the interior top flap: ZINGRAFF / 184 RUE DE RIVOLI / PARIS.
Label TextThis toiletry kit, once used by Franklin D. Roosevelt, was given to donor John Good by FDR's son, Elliott Roosevelt.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by John V. Good in 1984.
Credit LineGift of John V. Good
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.Collections
Non exposé
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