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credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records A…
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"What D'You Think This Is -- A Whole Block?" Cartoon
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"What D'You Think This Is -- A Whole Block?" Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 65.69.9
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1910-1940
Artist (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 17 in (34.3 cm x 43.2 cm)

Physical DescriptionCartoon of drawing. a man dressed as Santa Claus, "Boston", runs holding a gift, "City Hall", with gift tag "For The Mayor", while being pursued by six men demanding the gift, "Fitz" "Kenney" "Curley" "Murphy" "Kelliher" and "Smith". Santa says to them, "What D'You Think This Is -- A Whole Block?"
Additional Details
Custodial 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
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.
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