"...The Flag so often Darned, but Indestructible" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.75
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
ca. 1880
Artist
Thomas Nast
(Cartoonist, American, 1840 - 1902)
Medium
Chalk, crayon, on colored paper
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 16 in (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of Liberty who sits in a chair and sews a star onto an American flag. The star is labeled "1880". Also on the flag are other stars, "A.L.", "A.L. 1864", "U.S.G. 1868", "U.S.G. 1872", "1876". Next to Liberty on a table is her sewing box, "Congress". Caption reads: "The Qaudrennial Rent in our Flag, The Flag so often Darned, but Indestructible"
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. It was held by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Archives until it was transferred to the Museum Collection in 2024.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy 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.In Collection(s)
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