Bust length silver print photographic portrait of an older FDR: sitter angled, three-quarter view of head; wears dark suit, white shirt and tie; rectangular pine frame painted black; photographer's stamp lower left of view: "Harris & Ewing./ Washington, D. C."; FDR's signature below view in ink "Franklin D. Roosevelt"; circular framer's label glued to backing paper: "Henry Schultheis Company/ Paintings/ Prints/ Framing/ 142 Fulton St. NYC/".
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Harris & Ewing
Date made
circa 1940
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.87.349 A-B
MP.87.349a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Framed
Height
14-5/8 in
Width
10-5/8 in
Depth
1 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 14 5/8 x 10 5/8 x 1 in. (37.1 x 27 x 2.5 cm)
Dimension Description
Sight
Height
9 in
Width
6-1/8 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 x 6 1/8 in. (22.9 x 15.6 cm)
Material
Paper (photographic), ink, wood (conifer), Glass
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Original photo removed from frame; acidic brown paper backing removed; reproduction photograph made for room display
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Random chips on frame; needs acid free backing; acid stains overall on print.
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Brigadier General John Ross Delafield
Notes
Former owner
Person or Organization
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Notes
Subject
Related Entries
Notes
MP.87.347 a-b - Photograph - Similar item
MP.87.348 a-b - Photograph - Similar item
MP.87.350 a-b - Photograph - Similar item
General Notes
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Library-Billiard Room