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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.
Wastepaper Basket
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Wastepaper Basket

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.76
Object Type Wastebasket
Maker
Gifter
Mediumpaper, leather, brass
Dimensionsoverall H 8 3/4 in x W 13 in x D 11 1/2 in (22.2 cm x 33 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA wastepaper basket made from an old brown leather hat box. The interior is lined with papier-mâchéd $100 and $200 bond notes of the City of Philadelphia. Part of a brass lock is located on the exterior front.
Historical NoteThis wastepaper basket was presented to FDR by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. (Ethel du Pont). It 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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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On view
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