"That Mona Lisa Smile" Cartoon
Artifact IDMO 2024.1.93
Object Type
Editorial Cartoon
Date
January 11, 1963
Artist
Bruce Shanks
(Cartoonist for the Buffalo Evening News, American, 1908 - 1980)
Gifter
Bruce Shanks
Medium
wax crayon, pen, ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 17 in (35.6 cm x 43.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionA portrait on a wall shows a smiling man with glasses, "Admin. Liberals", costumed and posing like the Mona Lisa. In his hand is a scroll, "Rules Committee Victory". Caption reads: "That Mona Lisa Smile"
inscribed "For JFK"
Additional Detailsinscribed "For JFK"
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 Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright Buffalo Evening News. Copyright 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)
Not on view
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