Roosevelt Campaign Cap, 1932
Artifact IDMO 1947.93.191
Object Type
Hat, Campaign
Maker
Unknown
Date1932
Mediumpaint on fabric (oilcloth)
Dimensionsoverall (laying flat) H 4 1/8 in x W 11 7/8 in x D 3/8 in (10.5 cm x 30.2 cm x 1 cm )
Physical DescriptionA painted cap from Franklin Roosevelt's campaign. The cap, similar in style to a garrison cap, has a wide blue band at the top of both sides, with the remainder of the background in black. Identical white text on both sides of the cap reads: ROOSEVELT / FOR / PRESIDENT.
Historical NoteThis cap was given to President Roosevelt by Merrill Courtney Lynch of Alexandria, Virginia.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 SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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