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

Artifact IDMO 1943.148.2
Object Type Ashtray
Maker
Gifter
Mediumcopper alloy, stone, white marble, bronze, wool
Dimensionsoverall H 10 1/2 in x Diam 9 1/4 in (26.7 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA large, polished variegated white marble ashtray with a cast patinated bronze carp mounted upright in the center. Inscribed on the plaque on the edge of the base: F.D.R. from H.S.C. Four indentions on the marble base allows for cigars and cigarettes to rest. The underside of the base is lined with green wool felt.
Historical NoteThis marble ashtray was presented to President Roosevelt by Attorney General Homer S. Cummings. It is on display in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt. 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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
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