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Dutchess County Fair Horse Show President's Trophy
Artifact IDMO 2025.8
Object Type
Trophy
Maker
Wallace Silversmiths
(American, founded 1835)
Date1939
Mediummetal (sterling silver)
Dimensionsoverall (wider at top than bottom) H 12 in x W 5 3/8 in x Diam 5 in (30.5 cm x 13.7 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA sterling silver Dutchess County Fair trophy vase. The vase has a fluted trumpet shape with a footed base. Engraved text on the front of the vase reads: “DUTCHESS COUNTY FAIR / HORSE SHOW / 1939 / PRESENTED BY / PRESIDENT AND MRS. F.D. ROOSEVELT / PRINCE CHARMING.”
The maker’s mark is on the underside of the base: “WALLACE / STERLING 4270 / CEMENT FILLED / 12 IN.”
Historical NoteThe 1939 Dutchess County Fair Horse Show President's Trophy was won on August 31 by Prince Charming II, a gelding owned by Claredda Farm, which belonged to Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Quinn of Shrewsbury, New Jersey. It was the third consecutive win for the horse. The trophy for the show was donated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a resident of Dutchess County. As both Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt were unable to attend the event, the trophy was presented to Prince Charming’s rider, Joseph Moloney, by Senator Allan A. Ryan, Jr., the president of the agricultural society.Additional DetailsThe maker’s mark is on the underside of the base: “WALLACE / STERLING 4270 / CEMENT FILLED / 12 IN.”
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Martin G. Stein in 2025 as a gift in the name of Linda Rose Stein.
Credit LineGift in honor of Linda Rose Stein
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHudson River Valley Materials (National Archives Identifier 778818)
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