Armchair with Franklin Roosevelt Portrait
Artifact IDMO 1941.9.11
Object Type
Armchair
Maker
Unknown
Dateca. 1933-1941
Mediumwood, fabric, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 35 1/2 in x W 24 1/2 in x D 23 in (90.2 cm x 62.2 cm x 58.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small armchair featuring a portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The natural wood armchair has curved arms with a black strip down the center of each. On the wood seatback of the chair is an inset wood mosaic head and shoulders portrait of FDR on a shield-shaped background. The seat of the chair is upholstered with a striped, nubby fabric (possibly non-original) in shades of green and blue.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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 - 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.In Collection(s)
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