Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1973.1.979
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Baer
(United States, 1886 - 1970)
Gifter
John Baer
Medium
Pencil on onion skin paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/4 in x W 10 in (38.7 cm x 25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Profile sketch of LBJ.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: [red] “as he is:” “Hair same as”. Handwritten at upper left: [circle] [red] “A”. Handwritten at upper right: [red] “Return this IF wanted”.
Historical NoteLyndon Johnson liked political cartoons of himself and invited political cartoonists and other press correspondents to his ranch for barbecues in 1964.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 Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum. The Lyndon Johnson Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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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