Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Demitasse Coffee Set
Artifact IDMO 1941.8.66
Object Type
Set, Beverage
Maker
David-Andersen
(Norwegian, founded 1876)
Dateca. 1931
Mediummetal (gold), enamel
Dimensionspart a (tray) H 3/4 in x W 12 1/8 in (1.9 cm x 30.8 cm )
part b (teapot) H 5 3/4 in x W 7 in x D 3 in (14.6 cm x 17.8 cm x 7.6 cm )
part c (sugar bowl) H 2 in x W 5 in x D 2 1/4 in (5.1 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.7 cm )
part d (creamer) H 2 7/8 in x W 4 in x D 2 in (7.3 cm x 10.2 cm x 5.1 cm )
box/case H 5 in x W 17 in x D 14 3/4 in (12.7 cm x 43.2 cm x 37.5 cm )
part b (teapot) H 5 3/4 in x W 7 in x D 3 in (14.6 cm x 17.8 cm x 7.6 cm )
part c (sugar bowl) H 2 in x W 5 in x D 2 1/4 in (5.1 cm x 12.7 cm x 5.7 cm )
part d (creamer) H 2 7/8 in x W 4 in x D 2 in (7.3 cm x 10.2 cm x 5.1 cm )
box/case H 5 in x W 17 in x D 14 3/4 in (12.7 cm x 43.2 cm x 37.5 cm )
Physical Description1-4) A gold Norwegian demitasse coffee set consisting of a tray, teapot, sugar bowl, and cream pitcher, all finished in red enamel. The tray is inscribed to President and Mrs. Roosevelt: TO PRESIDENT/ FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / AND MRS. ROOSEVELT / IN REMEMBRANCE OF OUR VISIT / TO HYDE PARK APRIL 1939 / FROM / OLAV MARTHA (facsimile signatures) / CROWN PRINCE AND CROWN PRINCESS / OF NORWAY. The maker's mark is punched on to the reverse of the tray, along with several other punch marks.
5) A dark blue leather-covered wooden case, custom-made to contain the tea set.
Historical NoteThis set was presented to Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt as a remembrance gift by Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway who visited Hyde Park, New York in April 1939.5) A dark blue leather-covered wooden case, custom-made to contain the tea set.
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 StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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