Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Pendant Watch Used by Sara Delano Roosevelt
Artifact IDMO 2008.30
Object Type
Watch
Maker
Cartier
(French, founded 1847)
Dateca. 1881
Mediummetal (gold, silver), enamel, diamonds, pearls, glass
Dimensionsoverall H 14 3/4 in x W 1 in x D 1/4 in (37.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Cartier pendant watch. The timepiece is circular and surrounded by iridescent green enamel with an inner and outer border of small white enamel dots. The reverse side of the watch is iridescent green enamel with a single diamond in the center surrounded by a star pattern of diamond chips. The watch hangs from a chain made up of iridescent green enamel cylindrical pieces, small white enamel pieces, pearls, and gold links. Metal links with diamond chips are fastened to the watch with a single diamond at the top of the fixed post, and a similar circular link 2 1/2" above the pendant where the gold clasp is attached. The maker's mark is printed on the face of the timepiece: Cartier.Historical NoteJames Roosevelt gave his wife this watch to celebrate the conception of their son, Franklin. It is on display in the A PRIVILEGED YOUTH exhibit in the Museum’s FOUNDATIONS OF A PUBLIC LIFE gallery.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the FDR Library by the Estate of Laura Delano Eastman in 2008.
Credit LineEstate of Laura Delano Eastman
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
In Collection(s)
On view
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