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"I'm sorry, but I believe in strengthening the over-all economy instead."
"I'm sorry, but I believe in strengthening the over-all economy instead."

"I'm sorry, but I believe in strengthening the over-all economy instead."

Artist (American, 1900 - 1974)
Date1964
ClassificationsCartoon
Mediumcrayon ink
DimensionsObject: 10 1/8 × 8 13/16 in. (25.7 × 22.4 cm) Sheet: 10 1/8 × 8 13/16 in. (25.7 × 22.4 cm)
Credit LineMary Petty and Alan Dunn Bequest
Object number1979.1524
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"I'm sorry, but Doctor is very busy today, and I'm afraid we can't work you in for 'just sniffles'."
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