1996.5.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Tightrope

Artifact ID1996.5.1

Artist Pat Oliphant (Australian-American, born 1935)

Date 1975

Medium paper, ink, pencil

DimensionsOverall L 17 1/2 in x W 11 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 44.5 cm )
Other (Illustration) L 15 in x W 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm x 38.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionA horizontal black-and-white political cartoon depicts President Gerald R. Ford standing on an elevated platform in a circus tent. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is walking across a tightrope that extends from the platform. A line of black text is below the image.
Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation purchased the item in 1996 from the Susan Conway Gallery at Glackens House in Washington, DC. The Foundation donated it to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum that same year.

Credit LineGift of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesSundry Artifacts (74657250)

Use Restriction Status Restricted – Fully

Use Restriction Note© The Washington Star 1975, 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.

Collections

Ford Museum Collection

Exhibitions

The President and the Cartoonist