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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.
Snooty Love Dogs Magnets
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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Snooty Love Dogs Magnets

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.127
Object Type Magnet
Maker (American)
Mediummetal (iron alloy), magnet
Dimensionsoverall (each magnet) H 1 in x W 1 in x D 3/8 in (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1 cm )
 box/case H 5/8 in x W 2 1/4 in x D 2 in (1.6 cm x 5.7 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pair of cast metal dog figurines, one a black Scottish terrier and one a white West Highland terrier, each mounted on bar magnets. The dogs come with a two-piece hexagonal cardboard box labeled: SNOOTY / Love Dogs. The interior of box has velveteen covered padding. There are no maker's marks on either the dogs or the box.
Historical NoteFDR kept these magnets on his Oval Office desk for years. They are on display in the FDR’S OVAL OFFICE DESK exhibit in the Museum’s APRIL 12, 1945 gallery.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 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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