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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.
Doily
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Doily

Artifact IDMO 1971.17a
Object Type Doily
Maker (American, 1884 - 1962)
Dateca. 1962
Mediumfabric (linen)
Dimensionsoverall H 15 1/2 in x W 11 7/8 in (39.4 cm x 30.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA rectangular off-white linen doily with a hemstitched border. The initials "EGD" are penciled in the center, likely in preparation to be embroidered.
Historical NoteThis doily was found in a needlework bag used by Eleanor Roosevelt (see MO 1971.16), along with several other items it is believed she was working on before she died. Mrs. Roosevelt enjoyed knitting and embroidering for family and friends. The "EGD" on the doily may stand for Edna and Dr. David Gurewitsch who were close personal friends of hers, in addition to Dr. Gurewitsch being her personal physician.
Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPersonal Possessions of the Roosevelt Family (National Archives Identifier 782689)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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