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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1973.1.1791
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Medium Ink, grease pencil and pastels on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 24 in x W 19 in (61 cm x 48.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. CTJ with wings and a skirt of feathers carries a pot of yellow flowers. No artist signature.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower center: ​​"With affections to: Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson - Claudia -'Lady Bird' - done for me - of you - 1970 by America's finest portrait artist, Joseph Anthony Whitebird - American - Chippewa Indian - from 'Mid' (gran cracker) Meldus L. Todd Humboldt, Nebraska July - 1972".
Historical NoteLady Bird Johnson began the Beautification Project to improve urban areas through clean air, clean water, clean roads, waste disposal, and preservation of landmarks and nature reserves.
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 Baines Johnson Library and Museum 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 Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
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