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1981.138.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.138.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
The First Lady Lobbies
1981.138.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1981.138.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

The First Lady Lobbies

Artifact ID1981.138.1
Object Type Cartoon
Artist (Australian-American, born 1935)
Publisher
Date 1975
Medium ink, paper, cardboard
DimensionsOverall L 18 in x W 14 in (35.6 cm x 45.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionA horizontal black-and-white political cartoon depicts President Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford sitting in the Oval Office. In the foreground, Ford is reviewing a document and appears to be exasperated. On the other side of the room, Betty Ford is knitting with a smug expression on her face. Two lines of black text are below the image.
Additional Details
Custodial History NotePresident Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1981.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status Restricted – Fully
Use Restriction Note© Washington Star, 1976, The Los Angeles Times Syndicate Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these 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.
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