Lot 89
Roosevelt, Franklin D. Oversized rose-color cup and saucer owned and used by Franklin D. Roosevelt before he became President and brought to the White House when the Roosevelts moved in on March 4, 1933. FDR sometimes used the cup for soup or coffee. The cup and saucer are English bone china with rose-colored transfers, probably turn of the century; the bottom is marked with an anchor surrounded by crossed leaf decor with "Japan" (the pattern) above and "England" below. The cup measures 6 inches in diameter and the saucer 8½ inches. There is one hairline flaw near the inside bottom of the cup, which is also lightly toned from use. This lovely set was given by Mrs. Roosevelt to White House seamstress of 30 years Lillian Rogers Parks after the President's death. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Mrs. Parks, typed on stationery imprinted with the Presidential Seal and "The White House / Washington," and dated April 12, 1986, on the 41st anniversary of FDR's death.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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