ROOSEVELT, Franklin (1882-1945). Baby spoon, with autograph note signed from General Elliott Roosevelt, 28 October 1987.
ROOSEVELT, Franklin (1882-1945). Baby spoon, with autograph note signed from General Elliott Roosevelt, 28 October 1987.
ROOSEVELT, Franklin (1882-1945). Baby spoon, with autograph note signed from General Elliott Roosevelt, 28 October 1987.
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ROOSEVELT, Franklin (1882-1945). Baby spoon, with autograph note signed from General Elliott Roosevelt, 28 October 1987.

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ROOSEVELT, Franklin (1882-1945). Baby spoon, with autograph note signed from General Elliott Roosevelt, 28 October 1987.

Sterling silver, 105mm, housed in display case measuring 145 x 120mm (mounted on velvet backing); with autograph note on Roosevelt’s personal stationery.

FDR’s silver spoon, with an autograph note of explanation to a family friend from his son: “Dear Will: - The baby spoon that you have in your collection originally belonged to me. I had been given it many years ago by my Mother who told me that the spoon had been used by my Father, as a baby. Best wishes, Elliott Roosevelt.” [With:] General Roosevelt’s calling card with his autograph note: “Dear Bill – we loved our visit with you the other night. Elliott Roosevelt Dec 1977.”

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