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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.
Lace Wedding Handkerchief
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Lace Wedding Handkerchief

Artifact IDMO 1968.25.53
Object Type Handkerchief
Maker
MediumTextile (linen, silk)


Dimensionsoverall H 13 in x W 14 in (33 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA linen lace on silk net handkerchief. The handkerchief has an approximately 4" x 4" plain, fine linen center with a flower and scroll design on the 4 1/2" lace border.
Historical NoteEleanor Roosevelt carried this handkerchief on her March 17, 1905 wedding day.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the FDR Library by Anna Roosevelt Halsted in 1966.
Credit LineGift of Anna Roosevelt Halsted
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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