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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.
Crocheted Cross Bookmark
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Crocheted Cross Bookmark

Artifact IDMO 1976.65.3
Object Type Bookmark
Maker
Gifter
Dateca. 1941
Mediumyarn, ribbon, paper (cardstock)
Dimensionsoverall (bookmark) H 4 1/2 in x W 3 3/4 in (11.4 cm x 9.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA crocheted cross-shaped bookmark. The cross is made of various shades of crocheted purple yarn. Two pieces of white satin ribbon are threaded through the cross. The cross is attached to a plain piece of buff-colored cardstock.
Historical NoteThis bookmark is one of six cross bookmarks (MO 1976.65.1-6) crocheted in various colors by Mrs. T. W. Brobst of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She sent them to Franklin D. Roosevelt in July 1941.
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 CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
CopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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