Would-Be Models For the Great Painting, Our Next President.

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McKinley Birthplace Museum

Would-Be Models: Origsize: 13 x 10; Origformat: Artifact
Would-Be Models

Origsize: 13 x 10; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

Would-Be Models For the Great Painting, "Our Next President."

Entry/Object ID

2009.1.43

Scope and Content

The item is a page from the publication, Puck. It is a political cartoon depicting Uncle Sam attempting to choose a candidate to paint for the next presidential portrait. It includes the caption, "Uncle Sam. - It's no use, David - I'm not delighted with any of them, but you can't pose for this picture at any price!" The item is in a plastic sleeve for protection. It was drawn by F. Opper.

Collection

McKinley

Acquisition

Accession

2009.1

Source or Donor

EBAY PURCHASE

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Credit Line

MCKINLEY MUSEUM