How High, How Low
Artifact ID1973.1.2526
Object Type
Cartoon Drawing
Date
1971
Medium
Ink on drawing paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 7/8 in x W 8 3/4 in (30.2 cm x 22.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A tall man ("Texas Sheriff") says to a small seated man, "Well, well, well! What have we here? Ef it hadden been for yo hat I would hev stepped on you. We grow six months old babies as big as yew dawn heah.". A cow stands in the background. Caption: “How High, How Low”. Artist signature lower right: "Ernest Hartman 71”.
Inscriptions and MarkingsHandwritten at upper right: [circle] “1”.
Historical Note"Everything is bigger in Texas" is a saying refering to Texas' large land size and other characteristics of the state and its culture.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 B Johnson Presidential Library 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
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