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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 Roosevelt Teacup
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Franklin Roosevelt Teacup

Artifact IDMO 2007.169.41a
Object Type Teacup
Maker (British, 1919 - 1960)
Date1941
Mediumceramic
Dimensionsoverall H 2 1/4 in x W 4 3/4 in x D 3 7/8 in (5.7 cm x 12.1 cm x 9.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Franklin D. Roosevelt commemorative teacup from the Patriotic Series. The teacup has a mint green exterior and an off-white interior. On the interior is a sepia photographic portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt with his name printed below: President Roosevelt. The rim, base, and handle of the teacup are trimmed in gold. The manufacturer’s mark on is on the underside of the cup: PARAGON / BY APPOINTMENT / TO / H.M. THE QUEEN & H.M. QUEEN MARY / FINE BONE CHINA / ENGLAND / REGD. Also marked on the underside of the cup: Patriotic Series / Produced during / War of Britain.

See MO 2007.169.41b for the accompanying saucer.
Historical NoteFranklin Roosevelt loomed large in American popular culture. Elected to four terms as America’s president, he became a familiar presence on the radio and in newspapers, magazines, and newsreels. Inevitably, his well-known likeness appeared on products such as this teacup. It is on display in the ROOSEVELT IN POP CULTURE exhibit in the Museum’s NEW DEAL gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Helene Harris
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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