Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
President Bill Clinton Political Cartoon
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.698630
Object Type
Cartoon, Political
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
paper, ink, paint
DimensionsOverall - 2D L 13 7/8 in x W 12 1/2 in (31.8 cm x 35.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionOriginal political cartoon, ink and paint, depicting President Bill Clinton wearing a jester costume and playing the saxophone, chased by a herd of rats, the first three of which are labeled "Economy," "Russia," and "Poor." The illustration is surrounded by a black border
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed lower right of obverse: [artist's signature] [copyright symbol]
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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