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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Mom-e-o Antoinette
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Mom-e-o Antoinette

Artifact ID1973.10286.5
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1897 - 1986)
Gifter
Medium Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 13 3/4 in (41.3 cm x 34.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A man (identifiable as Barry Goldwater) as Marie Antoinette says, "Let 'em eat cake!". Additional text at center left: "News Item: President Dave McDonald of the United Steelworkers Union says 'Goldwater despises the working and poor people of this country!' -Miami Herald -Aug. 12, 1964-" Caption: “Mom-e-o Antoinette”. Artist signature lower left: "Chuck Thorndike”.
Historical NoteGeorge Meany, the president of the AFL-CIO, criticized Barry Goldwater during talks between the union and President Johnson.
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
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 Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
Person Referenced David J. McDonald (United States, 1902 - 1979)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place Described
Miami
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