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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Caricature Portraits of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Caricature Portraits of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt

Object numberMO 1973.91
Name Drawing
Artist (American cartoonist, 1894-1989)
Dateca. 1933-1945
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensionsoverall H 10 3/4 in x W 8 in (27.3 cm x 20.3 cm )
DescriptionOriginal profile caricatures of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, each formed from just a few black ink lines. Eleanor's portrait on the left focuses on her hat, hair, mouth, and chin. FDR's portrait on the right consists of his pince-nez glasses, mouth, and chin. Below the portrait is the signature and a handwritten inscription in ink by the artist that reads: Kindest regards to / Bernard Meeks / - Ralph REICHHOLD / Pittsburgh Press.
Additional Details
Custodial History NotePurchased in 1973 by the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum from The Current Press, Bristol, Rhode Island.
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPortraits (National Archives Identifier 778816)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyCopyrightCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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