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FDR Monogrammed Cup

FDR Monogrammed Cup

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.68
Object Type Cup
Maker
Mediummetal (silver plate ?)
Dimensionsoverall H 4 3/8 in x Diam 3 1/4 in (11.1 cm x 8.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small plain silver cup. On the underside of the cup the initials "FDR" have been engraved. Also on the underside are several partially visible silver and maker's marks, including a name mark that may be "HOWSON".
Historical NoteThis cup was presented to Franklin D. Roosevelt for Christmas 1943 by his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. (Ethel du Pont).
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 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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