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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.
Embroidered Coat Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Embroidered Coat Worn by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1969.3
Object Type Coat
Maker
Datemid-20th century
Mediumfabric (silk), metal (brass)
Dimensionsoverall (width at shoulders) H 45 1/2 in x W 18 in (115.6 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn embroidered Chinese overgarment worn by Eleanor Roosevelt. The long, front closure coat with side slits is made of reddish-orange silk with black, light gold, and cream-colored trim and has multicolored embroidered flowers and butterflies throughout. The interior of the coat is lined with green silk. The coat has three brass button and loop closures.
Historical NoteEleanor Roosevelt owned and enjoyed wearing several beautifully embroidered Chinese coats including this one which was worn frequently by her as an evening coat. A May 22, 1953 photo of Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson in Japan shows Mrs. Roosevelt wearing this coat.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Anna Roosevelt Halsted in 1968.
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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