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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Really--You Hardly Feel It at All
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Really--You Hardly Feel It at All

Artifact ID1973.1.563
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist (United States, 1932 - 2022)
Publisher (founded 1888)
Gifter
Date ca. May 1964
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 10 5/8 in (34.9 cm x 27 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A dog ("Her") motions to her ears while talking to a mournful looking elephant with its ears tied together under its chin. LBJ looks down smiling. Another dog ("Him") lies beside Her. Caption: “Really--You Hardly Feel It at All”. Artist signature lower left: "Bob Taylor”.
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 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)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Dallas
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