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LBJ pedestal figures, 1970s

 File — Box: 10

Scope and Contents

Pedestal figures of president Lyndon Johnson, produced by Louis Marx and Company. The front of the pedestal is labeled "L. Johnson" and the back has his presidential term.

First introduced in 1954, the presidential figures -- which came to be known as "pedestal figures" by collectors - were produced until the the Marx company was sold in 1972. Initial collections were created in white hard plastic. In an effort to boost sales in later years, figures were offered in both factory-painted and paint-it-yourself options to attract new buyers.

Source: https://marxwildwest.com/presidents%20and%20politicians.html

Dates

  • 1970s

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.17 Linear Feet (Nine Hollinger boxes, three oversize flat box, two negative boxes, 22 books.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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