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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
A Line to Lyndon
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

A Line to Lyndon

Artifact ID1965.28.196
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States)
Gifter
Date ca. October 1965
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 22 1/8 in x W 15 in (56.2 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A profile portrait of LBJ created by pen strokes that spell "Get Well Quick." A small figure with a paint brush and a bucket is below. Caption reads: "A Line to Lyndon--". Artist signature lower right: "Dobbins."
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: "To everybody's President with every best wish Jim Dobbins". Handwritten at lower right: "The Boston Traveler 10-8-65". Handwritten at lower right [in red]: "57". Handwritten across bottom: "Ed. Page 102 Lines Fri P.M. Oct 8 - 65".
Historical NoteOn October 8, 1965, President Johnson underwent gallbladder surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
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
Boston
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