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Fala’s Leash, Collar, Blanket, and Navy Coat

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, National Park Service

Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, National Park Service
Hyde Park, NY, United States

Beloved Roosevelt family dog and famous throughout the world, Fala (1940-1952) lived with Eleanor at Val-Kill after FDR’s death in 1945.

Dog Collar
Silver tag is engraved with “FALA / THE WHITE HOUSE”
Leather, silver. L 45.7, W 2.3 cm.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historical Site, HOFR 1646

Leash
Braided leather; L 99, W 1.5 cm.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historical Site, HOFR 1647

Blanket
Navajo
Wool; H 85.7, W 42 cm.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historical Site, HOFR 1643

Dog Coat
Wool; H. 39.3, L. 10.8, W. 19 cm.
Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historical Site, HOFR 1644

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Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, National Park Service

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