Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Patriotic Eagle Plate
Artifact IDMO 1941.8.53
Object Type
Plate, Decorative
Maker
Unknown
Date19th century
Mediumceramic (glazed earthenware)
Dimensionsoverall W 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA blue and white transferware plate in the flow blue style. The plate features a patriotic theme, with an eagle at the center perched on a globe with its wings outstretched. The eagle is holding three arrows in its right talons, and a patriotic stars and stripes shield in its left talons. The edge of the plate is finished with a wide floral pattern border.
Impressed on the underside of the plate: "REAL Iron Stone."
Historical NoteThis patriotic plate was sent to Franklin D. Roosevelt in April 1934 by Mrs. C. B. Smith of Germantown, Pennsylvania.Additional DetailsImpressed on the underside of the plate: "REAL Iron Stone."
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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