Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Presidential Seal Paperweight
Artifact IDMO 1941.12.48
Object Type
Paperweight
Maker
Unknown
Dateca. 1933-1945
Mediumwood, metal (gold plate, brass), glass (enamel), paint, fabric
Dimensionsoverall H 3/4 in x W 4 in x D 3 3/8 in (1.9 cm x 10.2 cm x 8.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small wood plaque featuring a mounted metal eagle design from the Seal of the President of the United States. The eagle is gold-plated with a red, white, and blue enameled shield, and the words “E PLURIBUS UNUM” filled in with dark blue enamel.
The reverse side of the plaque is covered in blue felt, upon which a small brass plate is mounted. The plate features the following inscription: "PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT BY THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS U.S. ARMY."
Additional DetailsThe reverse side of the plaque is covered in blue felt, upon which a small brass plate is mounted. The plate features the following inscription: "PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT BY THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS U.S. ARMY."
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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