"Opening Auto Show" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 65.69.6
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
ca. 1920
Artist
"Norman" William Norman Ritchie
(Cartoonist for The Boston Post, American, 1866 - 1947)
Medium
Pen and black ink over graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 1/2 in x W 15 in (34.3 cm x 38.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionCaption: "Opening Auto Show". Under an electric sign, "Boston Auto Show" a man, "Mr. Boston", with a checkbook in his jacket pocket, and a woman, "Mrs. Boston", excitedly gaze upon exhibits of new automobiles while salesman try to get their attention.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was received through Senator Edward M. Kennedy's office. 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
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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