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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.
The Hudson River from the Residence of James Roosevelt, Esq., Hyde Park, N.Y.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

The Hudson River from the Residence of James Roosevelt, Esq., Hyde Park, N.Y.

Artifact IDMO 1943.71.1
Object Type Engraving
Artist
Engraver
Datelate 19th century
Mediumblack printing ink and watercolor on wove paper
Dimensionssheet H 7 1/2 in x W 10 7/8 in (19.1 cm x 27.6 cm )
 frame H 13 7/8 in x W 16 5/8 in x D 5/8 in (35.2 cm x 42.2 cm x 1.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA colored engraving of the Hudson River as seen from Springwood, James Roosevelt's Hyde Park, New York estate. Titled: THE HUDSON RIVER FROM THE RESIDENCE OF JAMES ROOSEVELT, ESQ., HYDE PARK, N.Y. Facsimile signature printed in lower left corner of engraving: E. White. Printed in the lower right corner of the image: MOSS ENG. CO N.Y. Matted.

A 1/2" black wood frame is stored separately.
Historical NoteA facsimile of this engraving is on display in FDR'S PRIVATE STUDY in the Permanent Exhibit.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDeposited at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 10, 1942. It was donated as a bequest of FDR to the Library in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHudson River Valley Materials (National Archives Identifier 778818)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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