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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
I'm Sure He'll Prefer Your Up-To-Date Suit!
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

I'm Sure He'll Prefer Your Up-To-Date Suit!

Artifact ID1973.1.91
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (1903 - 1979)
Gifter
Publisher (founded 1837)
Date 1964
Medium Ink and ink wash on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 17 5/8 in x W 15 1/4 in (44.8 cm x 38.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ, wearing a contemporary swimsuit and flippers, speaks to a woman in a two-piece bathing suit ("Entry Miss Dem. Platform") and points to a man ("Judge") sitting on a platform ("Voters"). A man (identifiable as Barry Goldwater) wearing an early twentieth century bathing suit stands with a woman also in an old bathing suit ("Entry Miss GOP Platform"). One of LBJ’s flippers steps on a fish (“Deep South Catfish”). A man flies a plane with a banner (“Miss Political American Beauty Contest”). A man and a cat walk next to the water. Caption: I'm Sure He'll Prefer Your Up-To-Date Suit!”. Artist signature lower right: "Yardley Atlantic City”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [red] “46”. Handwritten across the top [strikethrough] “I’m sure he’ll prefer your up-to-date costume dear”. Handwritten at lower center: “6 in”. Handwritten at lower right: “Cut + copy to Yardley”. Printed across the left: [Craftint manufacturer's markings]. Cartoon sketch on back.
Historical NoteDuring the 1964 election cycle, Lyndon B. Johnson ran as the Democratic candidate against Republican Barry Goldwater.
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)
Person Referenced Barry Goldwater (United States, 1909 - 1998)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Baltimore
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