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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.
Fireplace Screen
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Fireplace Screen

Artifact IDMO 1943.148.22
Object Type Screen, Fire
Maker
Mediummetal
Dimensionsopen H 31 in x W 53 in (78.7 cm x 134.6 cm )
 closed H 31 in x W 27 1/4 in (78.7 cm x 69.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA metal mesh screen to be used in front of a fireplace. The screen has a trifold design with each end piece folding in towards the center section. The two side pieces also have handles at the top.
Historical NoteThis mesh fireplace screen was used in front of the fireplace in FDR’s Private Study. 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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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