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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 Medallion Letter Holder
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 Medallion Letter Holder

Artifact IDMO 2011.13.6
Object Type Holder, Letter
Maker (American, 1927 - 1938)
Date1939
Mediummetal (pewter)
Dimensionsoverall H 3 1/8 in x W 5 in x D 1 5/8 in (7.9 cm x 12.7 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pewter letter holder with an integrated pen tray. The holder has arched front and back panels and a 3/8" medallion on the front that features a bas relief right-facing profile image of FDR's head encircled by text that reads: • PRESIDENT • FRANKLIN • D • ROOSEVELT • / HYDE • PARK • N•Y•. The manufacturer's mark is stamped on the underside: VAL-KILL.
Historical NoteThis letter holder is a 1939 example of Christmas gift items produced by Val-Kill Industries for Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt to distribute.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated by the Estate of Maureen Corr to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Credit LineEstate of Maureen Corr
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 - Possibly
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