Cartoon Drawing
Artifact ID1966.64.148
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Date
1966
Medium
Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 5/8 in x W 8 5/8 in (29.5 cm x 21.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks at birthday cake in the shape of the White House. "If I take a slice out of the rose garden, the beautification program and my diet will both be set back a month!". Artist signature lower right: "Neil Grauer [artist self-portrait] ©1963".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across bottom: "To President Johnson with sincere wishes for a most Happy Birthday! August 27, 1966".
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 personally, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1970.
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 Note© Neil Grauer, 1963
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
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