Keypeek: Calm Down, It's Only a Little Something...
Artifact ID1973.1.2405
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Herc Ficklen
(United States, 1911 - 1980)
Gifter
Herc Ficklen
Publisher
Dallas Morning News
(founded 1885)
Medium
Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Seen through a keyhole, LBJ looks panic-stricken as he discovers Lady Bird knitting a baby bootie. Caption: “Keypeek: Calm Down, It's Only a Little Something for Luci”. Additional text at lower left: “© The Ledger Syndicate Inc. ™ World Rights Reserved”. Artist signature lower right: "Herc Ficklen”.
Historical NotePresident Johnson was a very doting grandfather when his first grandchild, Patrick Lyndon Nugent, was born.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon B Johnson Presidential Library in 1973.
Credit LineGift of Lyndon Baines Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 189698395)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© The Ledger Syndicate Inc. ™ World Rights Reserved
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ 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.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ 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.
Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced
Lady Bird Johnson
(United States, 1912 - 2007)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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