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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.
Diners' Club Card Used 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.

Diners' Club Card Used by Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1972.24.21
Object Type Card, Credit
Maker (American, 1950 - 1965)
Issuing Body (American, founded 1950)
Date1962
Mediumplastic
Dimensionsoverall H 2 1/8 in x W 3 3/8 in (5.4 cm x 8.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA Diners' Club World Wide Credit Card, account number 1A3753, made out to MRS FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT. The expiration date is November 30, 1962. It is signed on the obverse side in blue ink by Eleanor Roosevelt. The reverse side has printed usage information.
Historical NoteThis card was among the items found inside Eleanor Roosevelt’s wallet after her death. It is displayed alongside other items found in the wallet in the Museum’s FIRST LADY OF THE WORLD gallery.
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 StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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