Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Eleanor Roosevelt Cameo Paperweight
Object numberMO 1974.8
Name
Paperweight
Maker
Baccarat
(French glass manufactory, founded 1764)
Artist
Albert Eugène Marie David
(French sculptor, 1896 - 1970)
Date1971
Mediumpaperweight: glass (crystal), ceramic
box: paper (cardboard), paper, fabric, metal
box: paper (cardboard), paper, fabric, metal
Dimensionsobject (paper weight) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 2 3/4 in (3.8 cm x 7 cm )
box/case (closed) H 2 1/8 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (5.4 cm x 10.8 cm x 10.8 cm )
box/case (open) H 5 1/8 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 5 1/2 in (13 cm x 10.8 cm x 14 cm )
box/case (closed) H 2 1/8 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (5.4 cm x 10.8 cm x 10.8 cm )
box/case (open) H 5 1/8 in x W 4 1/4 in x D 5 1/2 in (13 cm x 10.8 cm x 14 cm )
Descriptiona) A limited-edition crystal sulphide paperweight commemorating Eleanor Roosevelt. At the center of the clear, faceted paperweight is a white ceramic cameo likeness of Eleanor Roosevelt against an amethyst-colored background. The cameo is signed and dated by the artist along the bottom: DAVID 1971. The maker's name and logo are etched on the underside of the paperweight: BACCARAT / [logo] / FRANCE. Adhered to the side of the paperweight is a printed sticker that reads: MADE / IN / FRANCE.
b) A blue clamshell presentation box with a white satin interior lining shaped to hold the paperweight. Stamped on the cover of the box is "bACCARAT," along with the image of a fleur-de-lis and "FRANCE."
Label TextThis paperweight commemorating Eleanor Roosevelt is one of a limited edition of 2500 made by Baccarat in 1971. It was given to Mrs. Roosevelt's daughter, Anna Roosevelt Halsted, by the Baccarat company.b) A blue clamshell presentation box with a white satin interior lining shaped to hold the paperweight. Stamped on the cover of the box is "bACCARAT," along with the image of a fleur-de-lis and "FRANCE."
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Anna Roosevelt Halsted in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Anna Roosevelt Halsted
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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