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

Cigarette Box

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.48
Object Type Box, Cigarette
Maker
Gifter
Dateca. 1943
Mediumwood, metal (copper alloy, brass)
Dimensionsoverall H 3 1/8 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 4 1/4 in (7.9 cm x 21.6 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA stained and coated wooden box with a removable lid. A copper alloy plaque, inlaid into the exterior of the lid, has an engraved Presidential Seal bordered by a star in each corner. Dividers inside the box create three compartments. A scrap of plain weave cotton fabric found inside the box has illegible ink writing. The box has carved wooden feet, and the underside of the box is has green baize cloth adhered to it.
Historical NoteThis box was presented to FDR on January 30, 1943 by his former naval aide, Rear Admiral John "Jack" R. Beardall, then serving as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy. It is on display on the desk in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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On view
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