Cox and Roosevelt Campaign Charm, 1920
Artifact IDMO 1976.1.4
Object Type
Novelty, Campaign
Maker
Unknown
Date1920
Mediumpaint on metal
Dimensionsoverall H 1 3/8 in x W 3/4 in (3.5 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn oval, silver-colored metal charm from the campaign of James Cox and Franklin Roosevelt. The vertically-elongated charm has a relief image on the right side of an eagle perched on a partially visible stars and stripes patriotic shield. On the left side of the charm are three lines of vertically-arranged incised text, infilled with black paint, that read: COX & ROOSEVELT / WASHINGTON / 1920. A hole at the top of the charm allows for hanging. The reverse side of the charm is blank.
Historical NoteIn 1920, FDR was the Democratic Party’s candidate for Vice President of the United States on a ticket headed by Ohio Governor James M. Cox.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the FDR Library by Robert Cereghino in 1975.
Credit LineGift of Robert Cereghino
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesCampaign Memorabilia (National Archives Identifier 778819)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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