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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.
Church Scene Plaque
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Church Scene Plaque

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.72
Object Type Carving
Maker
Mediumsoapstone
Dimensionsoverall H 4 1/2 in x W 5 1/2 in (11.4 cm x 14 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small, carved soapstone plaque depicting a scene in relief of villagers entering a church. The reverse side of the plaque is rough and uncarved. There are no maker's marks.
Historical NoteThis plaque is on display 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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
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