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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 Portrait of 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 Portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1948.80.8
Object Type Drawing
Artist
Date1946
Mediumpaper (cardstock, mat board), ink, pencil
Dimensionsoverall H 14 9/16 in x W 11 9/16 in (37 cm x 29.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn original caricature portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt drawn in black ink. The portrait consists of a head, neck, and upper chest view of Eleanor, turned partially to the right. Around her neck is a single strand pearl or bead necklace. Below the portrait is the artist's signature in ink: Owen.

The caricature is mounted to a window mat. A pencil-drawn double border frames the opening.
Historical NoteThis caricature of Eleanor Roosevelt was sent to her in October 1946 by R. Douglas Baker of New York, NY on behalf of himself and former G.I. artist Ralph Owen. Baker and Owen had just started a greeting card business, Celeb-CARDTOONS, with the intention of designing personalized Christmas cards for famous individuals based on their individual caricatures.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum by Eleanor Roosevelt in 1948
Credit LineGift of Eleanor 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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