Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Campobello Golf Club Trophy
Artifact IDMO 1943.17.1-2
Object Type
Trophy
Maker
Dominick & Haff
(American, 1872 - 1928)
Dateca. 1904
Mediummetal (sterling silver), stained wood
Dimensionsoverall (trophy on base) H 3 1/4 in x W 2 in x D 1 7/8 in (8.3 cm x 5.1 cm x 4.8 cm )
object (trophy) H 2 3/8 in x W 2 in x D 1 1/2 in (6 cm x 5.1 cm x 3.8 cm )
base H 1 in x Diam 1 7/8 in (2.5 cm x 4.8 cm )
object (trophy) H 2 3/8 in x W 2 in x D 1 1/2 in (6 cm x 5.1 cm x 3.8 cm )
base H 1 in x Diam 1 7/8 in (2.5 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical Description1) A small, sterling silver Campobello Golf Club loving cup trophy. The two-handled cup has a baluster body, a flared base, and scrolled handles. Engraved text on the front reads: F.D.R. / Campobello / 1904. Engraved text on the reverse reads: Memento / of / Challenge Cup. The maker's mark is stamped on the underside of the base, along with the information: STERLING / 1194.
2) A small, circular, tiered base for the trophy, made of darkly-stained wood.
Historical NoteAs a youth, FDR participated in a variety of sports, golf being one of his favorites. He was an excellent golfer and won a number of trophies, including this 1904 Campobello trophy.2) A small, circular, tiered base for the trophy, made of darkly-stained wood.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on July 15, 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 SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
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