"New Frontier Vote-of-Arms" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.88.2
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
1962
Gifter
Bruce Russell
Artist
Bruce Russell
(Cartoonist for the Los Angeles Times, American, 1903 - 1963)
Medium
Pen and ink, wax crayon on paper
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 22 in (40.6 cm x 55.9 cm)
Physical DescriptionCaption: "New Frontier Vote-of-Arms". Caricature of a coat of arms, with showing an eagle rampant over the symbols for "Senate", 'White House", and "Justice". The shield, supported by two Democrat Donkeys, is emblazoned with a large "K". Written on the belt around the shield is "Ted" "Jack" "Bob". The shield rests on a "Ballot Box", and underneath the box is the motto "Tax Spend Elect". Underneath the motto is the ornate wreathed title, "The Brothers Kennedy". Caption reads: "New Frontier Vote-of-Arms".
inscribed "To President John F. Kennedy -- with my best regards. Bruce Russell"
Additional Detailsinscribed "To President John F. Kennedy -- with my best regards. Bruce Russell"
Custodial History NoteItem was given to John F. Kennedy by artist. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of John F. Kennedy in 1965.
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 Los Angeles Times.
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