Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
American Flag Carving
Artifact IDMO 1941.4.50
Object Type
Carving
Gifter
Peter Rigali
Maker
Peter Rigali
(Italian-American, 1896 - 1967)
Mediumwood, paint, metal (brass)
Dimensionsoverall H 17 in x W 14 1/8 in x D 1 1/2 in (43.2 cm x 35.9 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA framed picture featuring a relief carving of a 48-star American flag on a flagpole. The flag is created from wood in various brown tones and has stars made of brass. The flagpole is made of wood, and the finial and tassels are made of brass. The flag and flagpole are mounted to a wooden background painted a pale green. Small brass studs below the flag spell out the words “A GREAT FLAG TO A GREAT PRESIDENT.”
The entire piece is framed in a carved wood frame.
Historical NoteThis relief carving was sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt by the maker, woodworker Peter Rigali of Somerville, Massachusetts.Additional DetailsThe entire piece is framed in a carved wood frame.
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view