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Uncle Sam - Franklin Roosevelt Clock
Artifact IDMO 2015.3.2
Object Type
Clock
Maker
United Clock Corp.
(American)
Dateca. 1944
Mediumpainted pot metal, metal, glass
Physical DescriptionA clock featuring a surround with a sculptural image of Uncle Sam holding a plaque on which is a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. In the center of the clock surround is a sailboat named ROOSEVELT. Perched over the plain clock face on the right side of the surround is a patriotic eagle and star, behind which is a small white lightbulb to add illumination. Imprinted on the face of clock is "UNITED" and the manufacturer's information. Running along the front base of the surround is the wording: OUR UNCLE SAM.
Additional DetailsCredit LineGift of Steven M. Lomazow
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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