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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.
Crystal Vase
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Crystal Vase

Artifact IDMO 1941.8.65
Object Type Vase
Maker (Swedish glassworks, founded 1898)
Designer (Swedish, 1883 - 1945)
Date1938
Mediumvase: glass (crystal)
case: wood, paint, fabric, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 13 1/4 in x W 9 3/4 in x D 5 1/2 in (33.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 14 cm )
 box/case H 14 3/4 in x W 11 7/8 in x D 7 1/4 in (37.5 cm x 30.2 cm x 18.4 cm )
Physical Descriptiona) A vase made of heavy Swedish crystal. On it is a large etching of a ship that forms the principal design. Inscribed around the rim: PRESIDENT & MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT FROM GUSTAF ADOLPH & LOUISE 1938. Etched above the image of the ship are crown symbols -- one on the left and three on the right.

b) The vase is housed in a custom, blue-painted wood case with a hinged top and side.
Historical NoteThis vase was presented to President Roosevelt at Hyde Park in commemoration of the 1938 visit of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolph and Princess Louise of Sweden. It was designed by Simon Gate from a concept by Lawrence A. Steinhardt, U.S. Minister to Sweden.
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 StatusRestricted - Possibly
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