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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
D'yuh All Mind If Ah Rest on Muh Laurels?
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

D'yuh All Mind If Ah Rest on Muh Laurels?

Artifact ID1973.1.411
Artist (Canada)
Date 1971
Medium Ink and paint on canvas board
DimensionsOverall H 24 in x W 18 in (61 cm x 45.7 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A very large smiling LBJ in western attire sits on top of the LBJ Library, using it like a stool. Caption: “D'yuh All Mind If Ah Rest on Muh Laurels?”. Artist signature lower left: "Blaine Hamilton Spectator Canada”.
Historical NoteThe Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum opened in 1971, two years after Johnson left office. The LBJ Library holds Johnson’s presidential records. It is located on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin, Texas.
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
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)
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