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1996.5.69; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1996.5.69; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
The Price of Salvation
1996.5.69; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1996.5.69; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

The Price of Salvation

Artifact ID1996.5.69
Object Type Cartoon
Artist (Australian-American, born 1935)
Date 11/20/1975
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 black-and-white political cartoon depicts President Ford as a musician playing with a band on a dirty New York City sidewalk. Under a band member's drum, flames from a small stove heat a pot of soup. A displeased man stands behind President Ford as he holds out his hand. Rows of horizontal black text are below the image.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation purchased this 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 SeriesSundry Artifacts (74657250)
Use Restriction Status Restricted – Fully
Use Restriction Note© Washington Star, 1975, Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential 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.