Defies the Law of Gravity, April 9, 1958

Creator

George White

Files

Preview

Publisher

The Tampa Tribune (Tampa, Fla.)

Creation Date

4-9-1958

Abstract

A cartoon in reference to a recession after the post-World War II boom. A man is holding a basket labelled "Cost of Living" up high while smiling. In the next frame the same basket is seen floating high above him while he has collapsed in a chair.

Alt Text

A two-frame cartoon depicting a man confidently holding a basket full of goods labeled "Cost of living" above his head with the caption "Post war boom" in the first frame, with that same man collapsed into an arm chair with the basket now hovering far above his head in the second frame, with the caption "Recession."

Keywords

George White (1901-1964), Cost and standard of living

Extent

1 political cartoon

Physical Collection

George White Political Cartoons Collection

Box

1

Folder

115

Language

English

Identifier

W08-00113

Recommended Citation

White, George, "Defies the Law of Gravity, April 9, 1958" (1958). George White Political Cartoons. Image 101.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/george_white/101