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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.
Artificial Orange Blossoms Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Artificial Orange Blossoms Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1948.80.3
Object Type Ornament, Hair
Maker
Dateca. 1905
MediumWax (?), Textile, Metal
Dimensionsoverall H 1 1/2 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 4 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 21.6 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA spray of artificial orange blossoms with white blossoms, possibly made of wax, and green fabric leaves.
Historical NoteThis spray of artificial orange blossoms was worn by Eleanor Roosevelt in her hair on her March 17, 1905 wedding day.
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 SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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