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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.
Carved Wood Donkey
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
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Carved Wood Donkey

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.447
Object Type Figurine
Maker
Date1932
Mediumwood, paint on wood
Dimensionsoverall H 6 1/2 in x W 9 in x D 2 1/2 in (16.5 cm x 22.9 cm x 6.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA flat wood carving of a donkey on a rectangular wooden base. The face of the donkey is painted with an animated expression. The wood used for the piece is from a wooden box. Inscribed on the donkey finished side: DEMOCRAT/ 1932. Inscribed on the base: MISSOURI.
Historical NoteThis donkey carving was on FDR's Oval Office desk from the earliest days of his presidency. It is on display in the FDR’S OVAL OFFICE DESK exhibit in the Museum’s APRIL 12, 1945 gallery.
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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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