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Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
"Molasses In January." Cartoon
Copyright Washington Daily Star. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

"Molasses In January." Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.100.107
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date January 25, 1960
Artist (Cartoonist for the Washington Daily Star, American, 1895 - 1966)
Medium graphite on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 13 in (38.1 cm x 33 cm)

Physical DescriptionOriginal cartoon drawing. A fretting Democrat Donkey sits on a crate in front of a large barrel, "A Barrel Full Of Hopefuls", which is growing cobwebs. Beneath the tap of the barrel there is a bucket, "A Front Runner"; next to that sits a smaller bucket , "A 2nd Placer". On a shelf on the wall, a clock is ticking. Caption reads: "Molasses In January."
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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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright The Washington Star. 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.
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