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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
He Looks So 'Cunning' When He's Asleep...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

He Looks So 'Cunning' When He's Asleep...

Artifact ID1973.1.2388
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2015)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. June 1967
Medium Pencil on typing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 8 1/2 in (27.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ sleeps in a bed. A portrait of a man (identifiable as Abraham Lincoln) hangs on the wall. With her hands clasped, Lady Bird stands with Lynda watching him. A small piece of paper “Berry’s World” adhered to upper left. Caption: “He Looks So 'Cunning' When He's Asleep--And 'Resourceful' Too!”. Artist signature lower right: "Jim Berry 6-15-67”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across the bottom: [blue] “For President Johnson: With my very best wishes - Jim”.
Historical NoteLady Bird was heavily involved as First Lady. She promoted the Highway Beautification Act and other beautification initiatives around the country, and Lyndon Johnson supported these projects.
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 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 Lynda Johnson Robb (United States, born 1944)
Person Referenced Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
Person Referenced Lady Bird Johnson (United States, 1912 - 2007)
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