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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.
Persian Prayer Rug
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Persian Prayer Rug

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.54
Object Type Rug, Prayer
Maker
Mediumwool
Dimensionsoverall H 67 in x W 45 in (170.2 cm x 114.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Persian prayer rug patterned in colors of deep red, salmon, pink, dark blue, brownish-gold, and white. The rug has uneven edges and is fringed on one of the short ends. The other short end is sewn under.
Historical NoteThis prayer rug 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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