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The right man for mayor of greater New York 1897, 1897
1577303 The right man for mayor of greater New York 1897, 1897; (add.info.: The right man for mayor of greater New York by Frederick Burr Opper, 1857-1937, artist 1897. Print shows a vignette cartoon with Puck as Diogenes carrying a lantern and a lithographic pen, seeking the perfect mayor for New York City at centre Puck gets the opinion of "The Republican Machine" (Thomas C. Platt with the tail and ears of a fox) and "Tammany" Hall (Richard Croker with the tail and ears of the Tammany Tiger), and in the surrounding vignettes, he hears the opinions of "The Sunday Closers" who respect the Sabbath, "The Reformers" who seek "a man of the highest ideals.. and irreproachable character!" and have "Seth Low" at the top of their list, as well as "The Germans" and "The Bicyclers" before returning to the "Office of Puck", somewhat dismayed.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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This satirical print by Frederick Burr Opper from 1897, titled "The right man for mayor of greater New York," captures the political landscape of the time with humor and wit. Puck, depicted as Diogenes carrying a lantern and a lithographic pen, is on a quest to find the perfect mayor for New York City. He seeks opinions from various groups including "The Republican Machine" personified by Thomas C. Platt with fox-like features, and "Tammany Hall" represented by Richard Croker with tiger attributes.
Surrounded by vignettes showing the perspectives of different factions such as "The Sunday Closers," "The Reformers," "The Germans," and even "The Bicyclers," Puck navigates through conflicting interests and ideals in his search. The cartoon highlights the complexities of politics and the challenges in finding a candidate who satisfies everyone's expectations.
Despite encountering diverse viewpoints, Puck ultimately returns to his office somewhat dismayed, suggesting that perhaps there is no one candidate who can please all parties involved. This print serves as a reminder of the intricate dynamics at play in elections and governance, making it a timeless commentary on political processes that still resonates today.
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