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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Cartoon Drawing
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Cartoon Drawing

Artifact ID1965.28.295
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (born 1925)
Publisher (founded 1863)
Gifter
Medium Ink and applied shading on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 10 3/4 in x W 13 1/2 in (27.3 cm x 34.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, dressed as a cowboy, is using one hand to lasso several men that are holding a donkey head on a stick. With his other hand, he points a pop-gun toward several men that are holding an elephant head on a stick. Artist signature lower right: "Ivey".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten across top: "[circled] Lyndon Johnson" "[circled] Sunday Edit" "w/McGrory" "40 1/4 p. wide" '[circled] 57.5" "[circled] 31 picas deep".
Historical NoteIn many political cartoons, Lyndon Johnson is depicted wearing cowboy boots and a cowboy hat, a part of his Western persona. In this cartoon, President Johnson rounds up the Democratic Party to work together against the Republicans.
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
San Francisco
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