The Baptism
Artifact ID1990.00763.52
Object Type
Cartoon
Maker
Pat Oliphant
(American (Australian), born 1935)
Maker
Susan Conway Carroll Gallery
(Washington, DC)
Date
August 18, 1986
Medium
Paper, Ink, Glass, Wood
Dimensions16 1/4 × 20 7/8 × 1 3/8 in. (41.3 × 53 × 3.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Pat Oliphant political cartoon, matted in white and in a light wood frame, titled The Baptism.Reagan is dressed as a priest. He is placing his finger in the holy water while holding the baby (who has the face of a pig) and talking to the baby's parents. The father of the baby is Rep. Dan Rostenkowski (D-IL). The mother is Sen. Bob Packwood (R-OR). Off to the side of the Church is a crying man labeled SPECIAL INTEREST, who is speaking to another priest.
Reagan: HOW NAME YOU THIS TAX REFORM?
The Father: GEE - I DUNNO . . . DAN? BOB?
The Mother: PERHAPS DANNY BOB WOULD BE NICE.
Other Man (Labeled - SPECIAL INTERESTS) to Priest: IS IT TOO LATE TO STOP THE WEDDING?
Punk to Man: He always cried at these things
Historical NoteUpon hearing Ronald Reagan enjoyed political cartoons, the Kiplinger Foundation gave the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library a collection of Oliphant cartoons that covered the range of President Reagan's administration, selected by Pat Oliphant.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was created by Pat Oliphant during the Reagan Administration. The Kiplinger Foundation purchased seventy-four original drawings from Pat Oliphant, had them matted and framed, and donated them to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in 1990.
Credit LineGift of the Kiplinger Foundation
National Archives Catalog CollectionRonald Reagan Library Museum Collection, 1989 - 2022 (National Archives Identifier 681361)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost-Presidential Gifts and Donations, 1989 - 2022 (National Archives Identifier 6817139)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Fully
Use Restriction Note© Washington Star/Universal Press Syndicate 1986
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
Copyright or other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan 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.
Person Depicted
Ronald Wilson Reagan
(President of the United States of America (1981-1989))
Person Depicted
Dan Rostenkowski
(United States Representative (D-IL) (1959-1995); Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee (1981-1994))
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