Making a Wish!
Artifact ID1973.1.2506
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Jim Dobbins
(United States)
Gifter
Jim Dobbins
Date
ca. August 1967
Medium
Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 22 in (38.1 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ blows out sticks of dynamite ("Taxes” “Farmers” “Middle East” “Ghettos” “Congress” “Deficit” “Vietnam” “Riots” “Urban Crisis") on his birthday cake. In the lower left, a small figure stands. Caption: “Making a Wish!”. Additional text at lower center: “Aug 27, 1967 The Boston Herald Traveler”. Artist signature lower left: "Jim Dobbins”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower left: "To: President Johnson: Happy birthday to you Dobbins". Handwritten at lower left: [red] “36”. Handwritten at lower left: [strikethrough in red] “57.5”. Handwritten at lower left: [strikethrough] [underline] “545”. Handwritten at lower center: [blue] “Ed Page” “154 lines”. Handwritten at lower center: [illegible] “5” [illegible]. Handwritten at lower right: [blue] “Sun Her Early Aug-27-67”. Handwritten at lower right: “545”.
Historical NoteThe Johnson administration, led by President Lyndon B. Johnson from 1963 to 1969, is known for its ambitious domestic agenda, particularly the Great Society program, and its significant role in the Vietnam War and other international affairs.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
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Person Referenced
Lyndon Baines Johnson
(United States, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication