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Double V Plaque
Artifact IDMO 1948.92.14
Object Type
Plaque
Maker
Sarner
Date1942
Mediumwood, paint, metal (sterling silver)
Dimensionsoverall: 4 3/8"h x 15 1/8"w x 1 1/2"d
Physical DescriptionA carved wood plaque in the form of a scroll interlocked with two "V"s. Engraved into the surface of the scroll, and highlighted with white paint, is a message that reads: To Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt / Friend of Mankind / Crusader with Christ.
Attached to the reverse of the plaque is a rectangular sterling silver plate with engraved text that reads: PRESENTED BY / GENERAL CONVENTION ON / CHRISTIAN EDUCATION / A.M.E. ZION CHURCH / LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE/ SALISBURY, N. C. / AUG. 13 - 1942. Carved into the wood just below the silver plate is the maker's name: SARNER / 42.
Historical NoteThis carved wooden plaque features the Double V symbol. It was sent to Eleanor Roosevelt in August 1942 by members of the A.M.E. Zion Church in Salisburg, North Carolina. The plaque is currently on display in the FDR Library's special exhibition, BLACK AMERICANS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND THE ROOSEVELTS, 1932-1962.Attached to the reverse of the plaque is a rectangular sterling silver plate with engraved text that reads: PRESENTED BY / GENERAL CONVENTION ON / CHRISTIAN EDUCATION / A.M.E. ZION CHURCH / LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE/ SALISBURY, N. C. / AUG. 13 - 1942. Carved into the wood just below the silver plate is the maker's name: SARNER / 42.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Eleanor Roosevelt.
Credit LineGift of Eleanor 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)
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