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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 Character Mug
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 Character Mug

Artifact IDMO 2007.169.45
Object Type Mug
Maker (British, 1899 - 1968)
Dateca. 1940s
Mediumceramic
Dimensionsoverall H 2 7/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x D 2 3/4 in (7.3 cm x 7.9 cm x 7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative character mug. The small, hand painted and glazed multi-colored mug is designed as the head of Franklin D. Roosevelt. A handle is attached to the proper left side. Impressed into the back of the mug is the name: ROOSEVELT. The manufacturer's information is stamped on the underside: L&S LTD / MADE IN / ENGLAND / HAND / PAINTED.
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 character mug. It 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 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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