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The Man in the Arena — Teddy Roosevelt 38" x 48" Archival print Made in America

The Man in the Arena — Teddy Roosevelt 38" x 48" Archival print Made in America

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This is a special order. Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery.

Also available, The Man in the Arena Print Framed or Unframed — Available in two sizes: 12" x 15" and 19" x 24".

Our original illustration of Teddy Roosevelt and the "The Man in the Arena" passage from his 1910 speech, "Citizenship in a Republic," is available by special order as a very large print, 38" x 48" size. (Only available unframed.)

We did one as a special order for Phillip Chapman, and when we got back his reaction and the photos below, we decided to offer it to others.

"WOW! Is all I can say. I love my picture and want to thank you again for helping me make this happen. It’s hanging in my new office and I could not be happier with the outcome."

Phillip Chapman
CEO
Copper Basin Custom Homes

What buyers of our original 12" x 15" prints have said

"The TR archival print, with his 'man in the arena' quote from 1910, is beautifully rendered. Highly recommended!"
— James S. ★★★★★

"I gave my partner TR’s 'Man in the Arena' framed print for Christmas. Customer service was amazing. Package arrived in plenty of time for the holiday. Frame is great. My partner was thrilled. It is the perfect gift for a history buff."
— Susan T. ★★★★★

 

Size of print: 

  • 38" x 48"

About the paper weight and printing process: Printed in the US on fine art grade 100% cotton rag, acid-free archival paper with archival inks.

Also available, The Man in the Arena Print Framed or Unframed — Available in two sizes: 12" x 15" and 19" x 24".

Complete description

Our original design includes Teddy Roosevelt and what has become to be called the "Man in the Arena" passage from his "Citizenship in a Republic" speech at the Sorbonne in Paris on April 23, 1910:

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

The print includes the full text as well as the date and location of the speech.

Background on our archival print

"For me, this quote is deeply moving, and for years I've wanted to create something that did it justice, so we commissioned this original art.

"It is printed on archival paper with archival inks and available unframed and framed, as shown. Our frame is solid wood, made in America. We use museum-grade acrylic that protects your print from UV rays and is non-glare. This is the same glazing that I use for the pieces I frame for my home. Note that we do not mat this print. That's my preference for a print like this, which we want to look historic, as if it were printed in that time period."

"Thank you for your support of this outstanding print and these beautiful frames. Everything—the design, printing, frame stock and frames, acrylic, and framing—is made in America."

— Lee Wright | Founder | The History List | History Camp | The Pursuit of History

 Design © 2022 Larry Stuart Studio.

Our thanks to Phillip Chapman,  for his photos.

Shipping

 

For shipments to addresses within the U.S. (scroll down for International shipping) 

Flat-rate shipping: Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, and button packs is $5.95.

For hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets, the shipping cost is $8.95. 

Our flat rate shipping means you can add two or more t-shirts, sweatshirts, or caps for no additional shipping charge.

Note that some large or heavy items, including larger framed prints, may have a different shipping charge or a shipping surcharge. When they do, it will be noted on the product page.

 

Timing

We try to ship orders within three business days of receiving them. This applies to in-stock items. Framed items or items requiring personalization may take up to two weeks longer. If there is an extended delay, it will be noted on the product page.

We close for a week over Independence Day and Christmas. A notice will appear at the top of every page of the site in advance of this closure.

We ship most orders via USPS, so if the post office is closed, we won't be shipping orders that day.

If you need to receive your order by a certain date, such as to give as a gift or have for a trip, we recommend ordering at least two weeks in advance, especially if you are using USPS shipping. 

If you're looking for reliable, on-time deliveries, we strongly suggest upgrading to "UPS 3 Business Day Select Shipping."

Additional notes:

  • When fulfillment takes longer, such as around the Christmas holidays, we'll put up an announcement in the site and will list recommended shipping deadlines below.
  • If an item is out of stock, we will contact you.
  • If one of your items is an advance order, that will be noted on the product page along with an estimate of when it will ship. If that estimated date changes, the product page will be updated.

    Charges for shipping to destinations in the United States and to APO, DPO, and FPO addresses

    • Free shipping
      • On stickers, magnets, decals, patches, static clings, and individual button pins.

    • US Postal Service shipping - The least expensive, though also less reliable than UPS. (See more on UPS in the next section.) 
      • $5.95 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.

        Regardless of the number of items you order, the shipping price is still fixed at $5.95. Our flat rate shipping means you can add another t-shirt, cap, or book for no additional shipping charge.

      • $8.95 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.

    We strongly recommend using UPS, especially in November and December.

      UPS 3 Business Day Select 

      Note: UPS 3 Business Day select is not available for addresses in Hawaii and Alaska. If UPS is selected for Hawaii or Alaska, the order will be shipped UPS Ground.

      Cut off time: Orders received by 8 am Eastern will ship the same business day.  Orders received after that time will ship the next business day. Applies to in-stock items that do not require personalization or signing. 
        UPS's normal (non-holiday) delivery guarantee is by the end of the third business day, and this includes delivery on Saturday.  This applies to the 48 contiguous states. 
          • $14.95 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs.

          • $18.95 for hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.
          • If the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than what we’re charging, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

        • UPS Overnight (Next Business Day Delivery)
        Before placing your order, call 469-233-7712.

        For shipments to addresses outside the United States

        Destinations

        We only ship to locations that are served by US Postal Service International Service.

        Charges

        • Canada and Mexico

          • Rate starts at $40.00 for shirts, caps, unframed prints and posters, bracelets, lapel pins, pendants, button packs, hooded and crewneck sweatshirts, mugs, and blankets.
        • Rest of the World

          • Rates starts at $65.00.

        Additional charges for all destinations

        Some large, heavy items may have an additional shipping charge.  If that's the case, it will be noted on the product page.

        If the actual shipping cost is significantly higher than what we’re charging, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

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