Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Libery Bell Replica
Artifact IDMO 1966.19
Object Type
Bell
Maker
Jonathan Irving Houck
(American, 1896 - 1972)
Date1963
Mediummetal, wood, paint
Dimensionsoverall H 8 1/4 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 4 in (21 cm x 14.9 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small working replica of the Liberty Bell that both swings and rings. Raised wording on the front and back of the bell reads: “PROCLAIM LIBERTY / THROUGHOUT ALL THE LAND / UNTO ALL THE / INHABITANTS THEREOF /PASS AND STOW / PHILADA / MDCCLIII.” The manufacturer's mark is on the interior of the bell: "J.I. HOUCK / POTTSTOWN, PA." The replica is mounted to a wooden base. Adhered to the front of the base is a small gold-colored metal plaque with an inscription that states: "THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA / PAYS TRIBUTE TO / PRESIDENT AND MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT / WHO DEVOTED THEIR LIVES / TO SAFEGUARDING MAN'S GREATEST POSSESSION, / LIBERTY / MAY 30, 1963."
Additional DetailsNational 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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