"The Face That Launches A Thousand Ships -- We Hope" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.85
Object Type
Cartoon
Date
1938
Gifter
Douglas Rodger
Artist
Douglas Rodger
(Cartoonist for the The San Francisco News, Scottish, 1894 - 1962)
Medium
ink, crayon, on paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 16 in (33 cm x 40.6 cms)
Physical DescriptionCartoon drawing of a smiling Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. who holds a report, "Coast Shipping Situation" in front of a body of water with many ships underway. Caption reads: "The Face That Launches A Thousand Ships -- We Hope"
inscribed "Compliments of Rodger and the San Francisco News"
Additional Detailsinscribed "Compliments of Rodger and the San Francisco News"
Custodial History NoteItem 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 Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright San Fransico News
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