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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.
Unidentified Man Figurine
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Unidentified Man Figurine

Artifact IDMO 1941.5.17
Object Type Figurine
Possible Maker (American blacksmith and businessman, 1866-1946)
Mediummetal
Dimensionsoverall H 3 in x W 1 5/8 in x D 1 3/4 in (7.6 cm x 4.1 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small bronze-colored, plated metal head of a man, possibly meant to represent Abraham Lincoln. The figurine has simplified features and sits on an integrated, matching square base. The hair, beard, eyes, and mouth of the figurine are etched into the surface, while the ears and nose are in relief. The maker's name is inscribed on the underside of the base: J.P.SPOERL.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. 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)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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