Image courtesy of The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. © Richard Bolmes and Paul Schwade.
Badger
Artifact IDMO 1941.5.6
Object Type
Sculpture
Artist
Richard Bolmes
Maker
Paul Schwade
Date1937
Mediumlimestone
Dimensionsoverall H 9 in x W 11 in x D 10 1/4 in (22.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 26 cm )
Physical DescriptionA badger carved from stone. The badger is crouching down on the ground with three beetles on the ground around it. Etched on the front side: BADGER STATE TO / PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. Etched on the left side: MILWAUKEE WIS. / W.P.A. PROJECTS 1670-2210. Green felt liner on underside. The piece was sculpted by Richard Bolmes and carved by Paul Schwade.
Historical NoteThis sculpture was presented to President Roosevelt in 1937 as a gift from 271 Works Progress Administration (WPA) employees from Projects 1670 and 2210 at the Currie Park Stone Quarry in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the New Deal (National Archives Identifier 750981)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyCopyright© Richard Bolmes and Paul Schwade / 1937. Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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