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Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration1952

U.S. National Archives

U.S. National Archives
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Pencil drawing of Indian leader Mohandas Karamchand ("Mahatma") Gandhi (1869-1948), turned to the right, and wearing glasses. Inscribed in pen and ink: "Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt with respectful regards. Swamy, March 5, 1952." Affixed to a mat. Presented to Eleanor Roosevelt during her visit in India, 1952. FDR Library Museum Collection, MO 1953.1049.

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  • Title: Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Creator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration
  • Date: 1952
  • Location: India
  • Physical Dimensions: Pencil drawing of Indian leader Mohandas Karamchand ("Mahatma") Gandhi. Dimensions of mat: 13 1/4" h x 9 3/4" w, dimensions of image: 8" h x 6" w
U.S. National Archives

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