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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.
Franklin Roosevelt Saucer
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Franklin Roosevelt Saucer

Artifact IDMO 2007.169.41b
Object Type Saucer
Maker (British, 1919 - 1960)
Date1941
Mediumceramic
Dimensionsoverall Diam 5 5/8 in (14.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA saucer from the Patriotic Series. The saucer has a mint green surface with an off-white center and underside. The rim and center edge of the saucer are trimmed with gold. The manufacturer’s mark is on the underside of saucer: PARAGON / BY APPOINTMENT / TO / H.M. THE QUEEN & H.M. QUEEN MARY / FINE BONE CHINA / ENGLAND / REGD. Also marked on bottom of the saucer: Patriotic Series / Produced during / War of Britain.

See MO 2007.169.41a for the accompanying teacup.
Historical NoteFranklin Roosevelt loomed large in American popular culture. Elected to four terms as America’s president, he became a familiar presence on the radio and in newspapers, magazines, and newsreels. Inevitably, his well-known likeness appeared on products such as the teacup (MO 2007.169.41a) that accompanies this saucer. The saucer is on display in the ROOSEVELT IN POP CULTURE exhibit in the Museum’s NEW DEAL gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Helene Harris
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)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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