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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
The Hard Boiled Egg
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

The Hard Boiled Egg

Artifact ID1973.1.1069
Object Type Cartoon Drawing
Artist
Publisher
Gifter
Medium Ink and grease pencil on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 1/2 in x W 10 3/4 in (31.8 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. LBJ looks at a metal egg ("Labor Legislation") on his dinner table (“The White House Table”). An industrial worker ("Labor Votes") looks over his shoulder. The bird ("Congress") has the face of a man and sits on the egg. A smaller egg ("Voluntary Arbitration") is also on the table and is not being sat on. Caption: “The Hard Boiled Egg”. Artist signature lower right: "Shevchik”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper left: [illegible].
Historical NoteVoluntary arbitration means that a dispute is willingly submitted for determination. It is opposed to mandatory arbitration, which requires a dispute be determined. Lyndon Johnson had support from labor unions and enacted legislation with them in mind.
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 (American, 1908 - 1973)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Place of Publication
Beaver Falls
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