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Italian Dressmakers Union Local 89 Plaque
Artifact IDMO 1942.155.2
Object Type
Plaque
Artist
Onorio Ruotolo
(American sculptor, 1888-1966)
Date1934
Mediumwood (paint or stain), metal (bronze)
Dimensionsoverall H 27 in x W 18 1/4 in x D 1 1/2 in (68.6 cm x 46.4 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA large plaque issued to Eleanor Roosevelt by the Italian Dress Makers Union Local 89. The rectangular, black wood plaque has a round 12" bronze medal-like insert, encircled by stars, near the top. The insert features a left-facing profile of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s head encircled by the words: ★ FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT ★ THE NEW DEAL PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. The sculptor’s name is visible to the right of FDR’s head: RUOTOLO.
Below the bronze insert is a carved inscription that reads: “NON SBIGOTTIR CH'IO VINCERO’ LA PROVA!” / TO / ELEANOR ANNA ROOSEVELT / FROM HER FELLOW MEMBERS OF / THE ITALIAN DRESSMAKERS UNION LOCAL 89/ I•L•G•W•U• A•F• OF L• / NEW YORK IV MARCH MCMXXXIV.
Historical NoteOn March 28, 1934, at a White House ceremony, a delegation of representatives from the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) personally presented Eleanor Roosevelt with this plaque – and one for FDR (see MO 1942.155.1) – on behalf of the Italian Dress Makers Union Local 89. The plaques honor Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt's contributions to labor.Below the bronze insert is a carved inscription that reads: “NON SBIGOTTIR CH'IO VINCERO’ LA PROVA!” / TO / ELEANOR ANNA ROOSEVELT / FROM HER FELLOW MEMBERS OF / THE ITALIAN DRESSMAKERS UNION LOCAL 89/ I•L•G•W•U• A•F• OF L• / NEW YORK IV MARCH MCMXXXIV.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on January 6, 1942. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the New Deal (National Archives Identifier 750981)
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