Elephants with Long Ears - Detour!
Artifact ID1965.28.266
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Artist
D.E. (Ed) Holland
(United States, 1918 - 2009)
Publisher
Chicago Tribune
()
Gifter
D.E. (Ed) Holland
Date
ca. May 1964
Medium
Ink and watercolor on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/4 in x W 13 in (41.3 cm x 33 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. An elephant, dressed as traveler, sees a "Washington City Limits" sign. He looks apprehensive as he envisions LBJ pulling on a dog's ears. The White House is seen in the background. Caption reads: "Elephants with Long Ears - Detour!". Artist signature lower right: "Holland". Additional text at lower right: "© 1964 by The Chicago Tribune.".
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at lower right: "To President Johnson, with best regrds - Ed Holland". Handwritten across bottom: "[circled] 44.5" "3 col. Wed. color" "[circled] OK [indecipherable]".
Historical NotePresident Johnson was known to lift his beagles by their ears.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© The Chicago Tribune, 1964
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)
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