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

Winnie

Artifact IDMO 1942.348.27
Object Type Bust
Artist (American illustrator, painter, and author, 1877-1960)
Dateca. 1942
MediumPlaster, Paint
Dimensionsoverall H 8 3/4 in x W 8 in x D 5 3/4 in (22.2 cm x 20.3 cm x 14.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA painted plaster head and shoulders bust of Winston Churchill. He is wearing a dark blue, double-breasted pea coat with yellow buttons, and a matching brimmed cap. In his mouth is a cigar. The title of the sculpture is inscribed on the front of the shallow base: WINNIE. The artist's signature is inscribed on the reverse of the base: JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG.
Historical NoteThis bust of Winston Churchill was sent to Franklin Roosevelt by the artist, James Montgomery Flagg of New York, New York, in March 1942.
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 SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
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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