"Cat-O-Nine-Tales" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.77.2
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
1962
Artist
J.R. "Sarge" O'Neill
(Cartoonist, American)
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 DescriptionJohn F. Kennedy sits on a rocking chair holding a book, "New Frontier". Next to him is a cabinet. "Instant Headaches", with bottles on top "Laos", "Berlin", "Congo", "Mao", and "Castro Oil". He shouts "Hush" to an angry-looking cat crossing in the foreground, "Steel Price Increase", whose nine tails are labeled "Lukens", "Republic", "Pittsburgh", "Armco", "U.S. Steel", "Bethlehem", "Wheeling", "J and L", and "Kaiser". Caption reads: "Cat-O-Nine-Tales".
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was given to John F. Kennedy by the artist and donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
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 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 notinfringe 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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