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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.
George Washington Plaque

George Washington Plaque

Artifact IDMO 1941.4.1
Object Type Carving
Gifter
Maker (American, 1886 - 1940)
Dateca. 1936
Mediumwood (mahogany)
Dimensionsoverall H 12 1/4 in x W 10 1/4 in x D 7/8 in (31.1 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn oval wooden plaque featuring a carved right-facing profile portrait in relief of George Washington.
Historical NoteThis carved plaque featuring George Washington was sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt in January 1937 by the maker, Charles S. O'Brien of Naperville, Illinois.Additional Details
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 SeriesPortraits (National Archives Identifier 778816)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of 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. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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