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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 Franklin D. 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 Franklin D. Roosevelt

Artifact IDMO 1976.92
Object Type Portrait
Maker
Dateca.1933-1945
Mediumfabric, paper (cardboard), leather?
Dimensionsoverall H 11 1/4 in x W 9 in x D 1 in (28.6 cm x 22.9 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA three-dimensional caricature portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt wearing traditional Mexican charro clothing. FDR's head, shown as a right-facing profile, is made from padded and colored stockinette fabric. He is wearing a black sombrero with gold trim, a dark leather-like jacket, a black shirt, a red ribbon tie, and a colorful striped sarape. The caricature is mounted to a piece of gray cardboard.
Historical NoteMuseum records do not indicate who gave President Roosevelt this depiction of him in traditional Mexican garb.
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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