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Artifact ID1965.28.230
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
John Fischetti
(United States, 1916 - 1980)
Publisher
New York Herald Tribune
(1922 - 1966)
Gifter
John Fischetti
Date
1964
Medium
Ink and applied shading on illustration board
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 14 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 36.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. Within the Oval Office, LBJ leans against his desk, talking on the telephone. The Washington Monument is seen through the window. Caption reads: "You Have the Wrong Number but Gee, Don't Hang Up-". Artist signature left center: "Fischetti." Additional text at upper right: "©1944, Publishers Newspaper Syndicate".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "For President Johnson with warm good wishes - John Fischetti N.Y. Herald Tribune 5/20/64". Handwritten at lower right: [in red] "448) 603)". Handwritten bottom center: [in red, struckout with pencil] "(453) (608)". Handwritten at lower right: "[arrow] Hold Caption - ", "Proofs to Art 5th Floor". Handwritten across top: "2 cuts for Daily - 5 7/16 - 7 5/16 - 3 & 4 cols -". Handwritten at upper right: "[in purple] 4".
Historical NotePresident Johnson used the telephone a lot while in office and recorded about 800 hours worth of conversations. Like he was in real life, Johnson was skilled at negotiating over the telephone.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 Note© 1964, Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Copyright 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.
Copyright 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
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