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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.
Ceramic Pig Jar
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Ceramic Pig Jar

Artifact IDMO 1952.295
Object Type Jar
Maker
Date19th century
Mediumjar: ceramic (glazed), paint
tag: paper, ink, ribbon
Dimensionsoverall H 6 1/2 in x W 3 5/8 in x D 3 1/2 in (16.5 cm x 9.2 cm x 8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA majolica glazed pottery jar, possibly for tobacco, in the shape of a pig. The pig is outfitted in the style of an 18th century gentleman with a green vest and pants, a pink frock coat, a walking stick, and a lorgnette. The removable head forms the lid.

Stored inside the jar is a Christmas tag, with an attached red ribbon, with the message: To / Grandpa / from / Sara.
Historical NoteNot all presidential gifts come from government officials and the public. This ceramic pig was a gift to Franklin Roosevelt from his young granddaughter, Sara Delano Roosevelt. Sara was the first child of the President’s son, James.
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 SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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