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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.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Medallion Letter Opener
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Medallion Letter Opener

Artifact IDMO 1969.25.10
Object Type Opener, Letter
Maker (American, 1927 - 1938)
Gifter
Gifter
Dateca. 1933-1936
Mediummetal (pewter)
Dimensionsoverall H 8 1/2 in x W 3/8 in x D 3/4 in (21.6 cm x 1 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionA pewter letter opener. Set into the handle of the long, thin opener is a small, 3/8" silver-colored medallion that features a bas relief right-facing profile image of FDR's head encircled by text that reads: • PRESIDENT • FRANKLIN • D • ROOSEVELT • / HYDE • PARK • N•Y•. The manufacturer's mark is engraved on the left side of the handle: VAL-KILL.
Historical NoteThis letter opener is an example of Christmas gift items produced by Val-Kill Industries for Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt to distribute. It was given by the Roosevelts to Judge Samuel I. Rosenman.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Samuel I. Rosenman in 1969.
Credit LineGift of Samuel I. Rosenman
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)
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