Desk Tray
This tray and contents are on Truman's desk in his study, where he spent many hours.
Wood, leather. H 6.5, W 30.4, D 24.3 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1168
Marking Stamp
Made by Roovers, NY
Metal embosser. When pressed on paper, object's message reads: "219 North Delaware Independence, MO."
Steel. H 12.2, W 5.2, L 11.2 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1139
Dish
Enameled copper. H 1.8, D 10.1 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1140
Key
Made by Schlage, USA
Imprinted on one side: "San Francisco Cal."
Steel. L 5.8, W 2.7 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1141
Bookmark
Made of wood with carved donkey on top.
Wood. L 5.9, W 1.6 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1142
Letter Opener
Shaped like a slipper with painted needlepoint design.
Wood. H 2.5, W 20.1, D 4.3 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1144
Pedometer
Made by New Haven Clock Co., USA
Engraved on back: "HARRY S. TRUMAN, FROM THE FOLLOWING."
Paper, metal. L 6.5, W 4.2, T 1.2 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1147
Commemorative Coin
Reads: "Happy Birthday Mr. President." At bottom: "Harry S. Truman." On back is Truman balcony side of White House. Beneath it reads: "86th Birthday, May - 8 - 1970, 33rd President of the United States."
Silver. H 0.2, D 3.8 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1148
Key Chain
Miniature license plate.
Reads: "Jan 57 MO, 5745." "Postage guaranteed, Finder deposit any mailbox, Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters, Cincinnati 13, Ohio."
Metal, plastic. L 3.5, W 1.4 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1149
Lighter
Reads: "43RD Inf. Div."
Gold, metal. L 5.5, W 3.3, T 1.1 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1151
Token
Yellow, marked "822."
Plastic. H 0.3, D 2.3 cm
Harry S Truman National Historic Site, HSTR 1152
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