Eagle Letter Opener
Artifact IDMO 1941.4.38
Object Type
Opener, Letter
Maker
Samuel Danglowitz Dangler
(American, 1856 - 1946)
Gifter
Samuel Danglowitz Dangler
Date1939
Mediumwood, bead
Dimensionsoverall H 10 in x W 2 in x D 7/8 in (25.4 cm x 5.1 cm x 2.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA letter opener intricately hand carved from a single piece of wood and topped with a double-sided eagle on the handle. The maker’s information is carved on one side of the blade: “MADE BY S. DANGLER / 1939."
Historical NoteThis hand-carved letter opener was sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt in December 1940 by Edward Dangler on behalf of the maker, his 84-year-old father, Samuel Dangler of Long Island City, Queens, New York.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 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
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