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Franklin D. Roosevelt Plaque
Artifact IDMO 1948.80.1
Object Type
Casting
Maker
Edward Kelly
Mediummetal (bronze), wood
Dimensionsoverall H 12 1/2 in x W 9 3/4 in x D 3 3/4 in (31.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 9.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn oval bronze plaque featuring a relief head and shoulders portrait of Franklin Roosevelt. FDR is partially turned to the left and is wearing a suit jacket, shirt, and tie. Raised lettering below the portrait reads: F.D. ROOSEVELT. The plaque is mounted to a stained wood stand and base.
Historical NoteThis plaque was presented to Eleanor Roosevelt by the maker, Edward Kelly, of Brooklyn, New York.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948.
Credit LineGift of Eleanor Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
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