FDR's Fala

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

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

(National Park Service Museum Collections)

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