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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.
Linen Tray Cover
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Linen Tray Cover

Object numberMO 1948.80.25
Name Liner, Platter
Maker (American, 1884 - 1962)
Dateearly 20th century
Mediumfabric (linen)
Dimensionsoverall H 17 1/2 in x W 22 1/2 in (44.5 cm x 57.2 cm )
DescriptionA tray cover embroidered by Eleanor Roosevelt. In each corner of the rectangular white linen cover is floral eyelet cutwork embroidery.
Label TextUpon presenting this needlework tray cover to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in 1948, Mrs. Eleanor stated it was made "many years ago."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948.
Credit LineGift of Eleanor Roosevelt
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.
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