My Picture's Not Clear! How's Yours?
Artifact ID1973.1.2831
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
L. D. Warren
(1906 - 1992)
Gifter
L. D. Warren
Date
ca. January 1964
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 3/4 in x W 14 1/4 in (57.8 cm x 36.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An elephant and a donkey look into crystal balls on a map ("Ohio 1964 Presidential Campaign"). The elephant, seeing nothing, talks to the donkey, who smiles as he sees LBJ. Caption: “My Picture's Not Clear! How's Yours?”. Artist signature lower right: "L.D. Warren”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: [blue] “33 ½ picas” “Sat 4 Jan 64” “Enquirer Only!”.
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, the Democratic Party was mostly united under Lyndon B. Johnson. Meanwhile, since Richard Nixon decided not to run in 1964, the Republican Party was divided between the conservative Barry Goldwater and liberal Nelson Rockefeller.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 NoteCopyright 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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