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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.
Embroidered Portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Embroidered Portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt

Object numberMO 1941.3.326
Name Needlework
Gifter
Maker
Date1934
Mediumfabric, thread, paper (cardboard)
Dimensionsoverall H 18 1/2 in x W 16 3/4 in (47 cm x 42.5 cm )
DescriptionAn embroidered color portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Done on a brown fabric background, the embroidered head and shoulders portrait shows FDR wearing a blue suit, a white shirt, and a blue tie. Text embroidered to the right of the image reads: PRESIDENT / ROOSEVELT / BY / MRS. CHAIKEN / PGH. PA / 1934. The portrait is attached to a piece of cardboard.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
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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