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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.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Medallion Playing Card Case
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Medallion Playing Card Case

Artifact IDMO 1969.25.5
Object Type Holder, Card
Maker (American, 1927 - 1938)
Dateca. 1933-1936
Mediummetal (pewter, brass), cardstock
Dimensionsoverall H 5/8 in x W 2 3/8 in x D 3 3/4 in (1.6 cm x 6 cm x 9.5 cm )
Physical Descriptiona) A small pewter case for holding a deck of cards. On one side of the case is a diamond-shaped piece of brass mounted on the pewter. Superimposed on the brass is a small, silver-colored medallion that features a bas relief right-facing profile image of FDR's head encircled by text that reads: • PRESIDENT • FRANKLIN • D • ROOSEVELT • / HYDE • PARK • N•Y•. In the lower right corner are the engraved initials: S•I•R. The manufacturer's mark is stamped into the lower right corner of the back side of the case: VAL-KILL.

b) A deck of 52 cards decorated in the Wedgwood style. The deck of cards is stored inside the pewter card case (a).
Historical NoteThis card case was given by Franklin D. Roosevelt to Judge Samuel I. Rosenman.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Samuel I. Rosenman
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)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PartlyCopyrighta. Case Portrait: Possible inherited copyright restrictions. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to works displayed, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. b. Deck of Cards: © Wedgwood. Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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