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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Now Lookut!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Now Lookut!

Artifact ID1973.1.71
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Gifter
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 12 in (45.7 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal 2-frame cartoon drawing. Frame 1: An elephant rides a bicycle ("Republican Political Machinery") by a corn plant ("The Farm Vote") and says, "Lookut No hands!". Frame 2: The elephant has a lot of bandages and injuries ("The November Election Upset"). LBJ goes to help the injured elephant and says “That poor-fellow need’s help bad; I could have told him that those Iowa ears are big and hard, too!”. The bike can be seen crashed into the corn plant. Caption: “Now Lookut!”. Artist signature lower right: "By SJ Shaffer”.
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, Lyndon B. Johnson ran as the Democratic candidate and defeated Republican Barry Goldwater in a landslide.
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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
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