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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 1970.95
Object Type Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Dateca. 1947-1958
Mediumpaper, ink, pencil
Dimensionsoverall H 11 in x W 8 7/8 in (27.9 cm x 22.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionAn original caricature portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, done on an upside-down page from a Manhattan telephone directory (page 1004, Loon - Lo Pinto). Formed from just a few bold black ink strokes, the caricature shows just Eleanor's head, turned slightly to the left of the page. On her head is a low hat, and the beads (or pearls) of a choker are visible below her chin. Written in pencil in the lower right corner of the page: Eleanor. The caricature is unsigned.
Historical NoteThis caricature of Eleanor Roosevelt was sent to her in 1958 by the artist, Bernard Golden, of New York, NY.
Additional Details
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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