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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Still Life
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Still Life

Artifact ID1973.1.2420
Artist (1922 - 2011)
Date 1968
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 3/8 in x W 11 5/8 in (39.1 cm x 29.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A voice comes from the White House and says, "Darling, they're playing our song, 'Hail to the Grandfather-in-Chief'”. A small piece of paper “© 1968 by Chicago Tribune N.Y. News Synd., Inc. World Rights Reserved” adhered to center right. Caption: “Still Life”. Artist signature lower right: "Jerry Robinson”.
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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note“© 1968 by Chicago Tribune N.Y. News Synd., 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.
Person Referenced Lucinda Robb (United States, born 1968)
Person Referenced Patrick Lyndon Nugent (United States, born 1967)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
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