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

Franklin D. Roosevelt Lamp

Artifact IDMO 2007.169.1
Object Type Lamp, Electric
Maker (American, founded 1940)
Dateca. 1930s
Mediumglass, metal, plastic
Dimensionsoverall H 9 1/4 in x W 6 7/8 in x D 6 in (23.5 cm x 17.5 cm x 15.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA semi-transparent hollow glass electric lamp in the form of a Franklin D. Roosevelt head and shoulders bust. The glass has a light sepia tone to it. FDR is shown wearing a suit jacket, shirt, and tie and the initials “F.D.R.” are on the proper left jacket collar. The lamp is wired for electricity so that the whole bust can be illuminated from the interior. The lamp comes complete with a bulb and a brown plastic cord with an inline switch.
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 this lamp.
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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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