Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Knitted Sweater
Artifact IDMO 1969.140
Object Type
Sweater
Maker
Eleanor Roosevelt
(American, 1884 - 1962)
Dateca. 1942 -1945
Mediumyarn (wool)
Dimensionsoverall (width at shoulders) H 27 in x W 20 in (68.6 cm x 50.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn army green long-sleeved knitted pullover sweater. Stitched to the interior back of the collar is a personalized fabric tag with the name “ JOSEPH LASH” printed on it.
Historical NoteEleanor Roosevelt enjoyed knitting and embroidering gifts for family and friends. This sweater was knitted by her for her friend, Joseph P. Lash, while he was serving overseas in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Joseph P. Lash in 1969.
Credit LineGift of Joseph P. Lash
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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