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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.
Ship's Wheel Clock
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Ship's Wheel Clock

Artifact IDMO 1943.204.9
Object Type Clock
Gifter
Maker (American, founded 1813)
Dateca. 1942
Mediumwood, metal, brass, glass, paper
Dimensionspart a (clock) H 8 1/4 in x W 13 5/8 in x D 4 in (21 cm x 34.6 cm x 10.2 cm )
 part b (key) H 3 1/8 in x W 2 in (7.9 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical Descriptiona) A Seth Thomas eight-day mantel strike clock in a ship's wheel design. The clock has pendulum movement. The face of clock has three winding holes and is marked: SETH THOMAS / MADE IN U.S.A. The protective glass over the face is hinged on the left side. The clock mechanism can be accessed through a door in the back. Stapled to the interior of the rear door is an information card that includes the guarantee and instructions for the clock.

b) A brass winding key for the clock.
Historical NoteThis mantel clock was presented to President Roosevelt as a Christmas gift in 1942 by Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes. 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 on March 12, 1943. 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 - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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