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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.
Eagle Paperweight
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Eagle Paperweight

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.37
Object Type Paperweight
Maker
Dateca. 1913-1920
Mediummetal (copper alloy, bronze), wood
Dimensionsoverall H 2 5/8 in x W 2 5/8 in x D 2 1/8 in (6.7 cm x 6.7 cm x 5.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA cast copper alloy paperweight in the form of an eagle perched on a rock-shaped base. The wings of the eagle were cast as a single unit and soldered in place to the body. Inscribed on the base: F. D. ROOSEVELT / ASST. SEC. / OF THE / NAVY.

The eagle sits on a small, square non-original wood base with a clear coat.
Historical NoteThis eagle paperweight was given to FDR while he was serving as Assistant Secretary of the Navy. It is on display on the desk 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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