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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
And in That Corner...
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

And in That Corner...

Artifact ID1965.28.160
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1912 - 2000)
Gifter
Publisher ()
Date ca. December 1963
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 14 5/8 in (38.1 cm x 37.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Standing in the Oval Office behind his desk, LBJ talks to a carpenter and points. Caption reads: ""--And in That Corner I Want to Put a Cloakroom!". Artist signature lower left: "Gib Crockett Washington Star.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "3 cols - Mon. Dec. 2 '63".
Historical NoteFollowing the assassination of John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson was sworn in as president on November 22, 1963 while on an airplane. As president, Johnson announced his plans to continue and expand Kennedy’s policies.
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 Lyndon Baines Johnson (United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Washington
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