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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.
Desk Used by Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Desk Used by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1992.1.10
Object Type Desk
Maker
Date20th century
MediumWood (Pine), Stain, Metal (brass)
Dimensionsoverall H 30 in x W 44 in x D 17 3/4 in (76.2 cm x 111.8 cm x 45.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small, simple, pedestal-style pine desk with walnut stain. Each side of the desk has three drawers, each with a single brass knob pull. The two bottom drawers are deeper and have a wooden divider running the depth of the drawers. The drawers are all lined with white liner paper.

The following contents are located in the upper left drawer: a red plastic thimble; a tube of Roger and Gallet lip pommade; a small paper pamphlet for Rensie clocks; and a small manila envelope containing three blue fabric-covered buttons, two black safety pins, two hair pins, two miniature keys on ring, a straight pin with ball end, and a piece of string.
Historical NoteThis desk was used by Eleanor Roosevelt as a dressing table in her New York City apartment bedroom until her death in 1962. The desk was paired with a captain's mate chair (see MO 1972.43).
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the FDR Library by the Estate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. in 1991.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr.
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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