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

Franklin D. Roosevelt Bust

Artifact IDMO 1947.93.364
Object Type Bust
Artist (American artist, 1871-1963)
Date1939
Mediumterra cotta
Dimensionsoverall H 8 1/2 in x W 3 3/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (21.6 cm x 9.5 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small terra cotta front-facing head of Franklin D. Roosevelt on a matching terra cotta cube-shaped base. An inscription on the front of the base reads: FRANKLIN / D / ROOSEVELT. The artist's name is inscribed on the reverse of the base: 1939 / © / WALTER / RUSSELL.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt on February 20, 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 - FullyCopyright© Walter Russell / 1939. Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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