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

Franklin Roosevelt Figurine

Artifact IDMO 1941.13.79
Object Type Figurine
Mediumwood, paint, miscellaneous material
Dimensionsoverall H 4 in x Diam 2 3/8 in (10.2 cm x 6 cm )

Physical DescriptionA small, multicolored caricature of Franklin D. Roosevelt made from a Brazil nut, bean pods, pipe cleaners, and other items. FDR's face is painted on and he is shown wearing a tuxedo, top hat, and pince-nez glasses. The figurine is fixed on a round, painted wooden stand.
Historical NoteThis figurine was presented to President Roosevelt by Celeste’s of Tampa, Florida.

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog SeriesPortraits (National Archives Identifier 778816)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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