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

Head of Franklin D. Roosevelt Sculpture

Artifact IDMO 1951.116.15
Object Type Sculpture
Artist (American, 1927 - 2003)
Date1945
Mediumceramic
Dimensionsoverall H 5 1/2 in x W 3 7/8 in x D 3 5/8 in (14 cm x 9.8 cm x 9.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small, ceramic half-head (no back) sculpture of Franklin D. Roosevelt with a light brown wash.
Historical NoteSculpted shortly after FDR's death, this sculpture was presented to Eleanor Roosevelt in March 1951 by the artist, Stephanie Middleton.
Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Eleanor 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)
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