This rare photo print captures a startling occasion in American history, featuring President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor seated in the rear of the presidential car in the 1940s. The unique feature that stands out is the obvious quizzical look on the president's face as he glances over to his wife, and her apparent disdaining and rather stern facial expression. Research has not revealed the source of the interchange, nor have I found this photo among the vast FDR and Eleanor papers and archives. The photograph, produced by Harris & Ewing, is a licensed reprint on glossy paper with an overall size of 6.5 x 8.5 inches. The image orientation is landscape, and the colors are black and white.
The photo is a candid and informal piece, depicting the presidential couple in their formal dress. It is a single piece, and the production technique is gelatin-silver print. The photograph is a Harris & Ewing press photo, and it is a collectible item for any presidential history enthusiast.