Embargo Collection

CARTOON: EMBARGO, 1811. Ograbme, or the American Snapping-Turtle: American cartoon, 1811, by Alexander Anderson on the Embargo of trade with England that year

Newspaper Seller 1933
A newspaper seller in a flat cap and overcoat stands next to his stall on Wednesday, March 1st, 1933. Headlines include The Times: The Arms Embargo - Geneva Comment and Dictatorship in Germany

Cartoon protesting Jeffersons trade embargo, 1807
Cartoon protesting the Embargo Act passed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Intercourse or Impartial Dealings. An American cartoon of 1809 by Peter Pencil showing President Thomas Jefferson being
T.JEFFERSON CARTOON, 1809. Intercourse or Impartial Dealings. An American cartoon of 1809 by " Peter Pencil" showing President Thomas Jefferson being robbed by England (King George)

Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833
6317539 Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833 by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874) (after); (add.info.: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth harbour on June 2, 1833)

Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833
6317538 Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833 by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874) (after); (add.info.: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth harbour on June 2, 1833)

Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833
6317540 Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth, June 2, 1833 by Schetky, John Christian (1778-1874) (after); (add.info.: Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth harbour on June 2, 1833)

Presidential Proclamation concerning Anglo-American Trade, 22nd April 1809 (newsprint)
PNP468324 Presidential Proclamation concerning Anglo-American Trade, 22nd April 1809 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ograbme, or The American-Snapping Turtle, 1808 (litho)
778657 Ograbme, or The American-Snapping Turtle, 1808 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Surrender of Jamestown
The Governor of Jamestown and the Jamestown Council stand before the ministers of the Commonwealth, holding a treaty that acknowledges the new English parliament

Naval Blockade, 1865. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Naval Blockade, 1865

T. Jefferson Cartoon, 1809
T. JEFFERSON CARTOON, 1809. " Intercourse or Impartial Dealings" : an American cartoon of 1809 by " Peter Pencil" showing President Thomas Jefferson being robbed by England

EMBARGO CARTOON, 1811. Ograbme, or the American Snapping-Turtle. American cartoon, 1811, by Alexander Anderson on the Embargo of trade with England that year

Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth harbour on June 2, 1833. From an etching dated 1835 by Robert Havell after John Christian Schetky

CHARLES: EMBARGO CARTOON. The Tory Editor & his Apes giving their pitiful advice to the American Sailors. Cartoon, 1808, by William Charles showing American sailors rejecting the plea of a disloyal

President James Madison severs the head of the terrapin representing Ograbme, the embargo of 1811
DEATH OF THE EMBARGO. President James Madison severs the head of the terrapin representing Ograbme, the embargo of 1811, in an American cartoon from the New York Evening Post, 1814

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British ships blockading Chesapeake Bay at the outset of the War of 1812. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th century illustration

President Jefferson defending the Embargo and Non-Intercourse Acts aimed at damaging French and British economies, closing American ports to them

King Cotton Bound; Or, The Modern Prometheus, 1861. King Cotton is represented as Prometheus who, firegiver and champion of the people, is condemned by Jupiter to be bound to a rock for eternity

The happy effects of that grand systom [sic] of shutting ports against the English!!, Cruikshank. engraving 1808, President Jefferson addressing a group of disgruntled men

The Meeting between Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825) at Niemen
XIR210208 The Meeting between Napoleon I (1769-1821) and Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825) at Niemen, 25th June 1807 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

An Old Philosopher Teaching His Mad Son Economical Projects, c. 1807 (ink & w / c on paper)
XJL196684 An Old Philosopher Teaching His Mad Son Economical Projects, c.1807 (ink & w/c on paper) by American School, (19th century); New York Public Library

Johnny Bull and the Alexandrians / Wm Charles, Ssc. ; Charles, William, 1776-1820
Johnny Bull and the Alexandrians / Wm Charles, Ssc.; Charles, William, 1776-1820, artist; Philada. : Pubd, and sold wholesale by Wm

LOUIS DE ONIS (1762-1827). Spanish diplomat, envoy to the United States from 1809 to 1819. Announcement in the National Intelligencer of Washington, D.C

TRADE EMBARGO, 1811. Federalist handbill, April 1811, warning that French decrees had not been repealed, and that American ships were still being detained in France

The Happy Effects Of That Grand Systom [sic] Of Shutting Ports Against The English!!, Cruikshank. Engraving 1808, President Jefferson Addressing A Group Of Disgruntled Men

OIL CRISIS, 1974. Gasoline ration stamps being printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D. C
OIL CRISIS, 1974. Gasoline ration stamps being printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C. 31 January 1974, in response to the oil crisis that had begun the previous October

I want a flag for the bank holiday. Cartoon, 1933, by Otto Soglow on the bank holiday declared by the newly inaugurated
BANK HOLIDAY CARTOON, 1933. I want a flag for the bank holiday. Cartoon, 1933, by Otto Soglow on the bank holiday declared by the newly inaugurated President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Proclamation of an embargo of exported provisions from Virginia during the Revolutionary War
JEFFERSON: EMBARGO, 1779. Proclamation of an embargo of exported provisions from Virginia during the Revolutionary War, issued by Thomas Jefferson as Governor of Virginia, 30 November 1779

EMBARGO REPEAL, 1809. Non Intercourse or Dignified Retirement. English cartoon comment on the Non-Intercourse Act of 1808, allowing the President to repeal the Embargo Act of 1807

FRENCH BLOCKADE OF BRITAIN. Prompt Arrival of Provisions from the Colonies. French cartoon, c1806, showing the expected effect of the Berlin Decree of 1806

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Confederate blockade runner dodging a Union cruiser, US Civil War. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Handbill warning Boston patriots against buying tea, December 2, 1773. Watercolor wash on a 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the document

Trade Embargo
An embargo on trade with Spain is imposed : the two countries are already at war, despite the marriage of Louis XIII with the Infanta

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"Embargo: A Historical Tale of Trade Restrictions and Political Tensions" In the realm of international trade, few words carry as much weight as "embargo. " Throughout history, this term has been associated with a myriad of events that have shaped nations and altered the course of commerce. From political cartoons to newspaper headlines, the concept has captured the attention and imagination of people across time. One such cartoon from 1811 titled "Ograbme, or the American Snapping-Turtle" depicted an allegorical representation of America's response to British trade restrictions. This clever portrayal highlighted how embargoes can be seen as defensive measures against perceived threats to national interests. Fast forward to 1933 when a newspaper seller advertised news about embargoes. The world was still reeling from economic turmoil caused by protectionist policies during the Great Depression. Embargoes became tools used by governments to shield their economies from foreign competition but often resulted in unintended consequences. Even jockeys like Steve Donoghue were not immune to the effects of embargoes. In his career, he faced challenges navigating through restricted trading routes due to political tensions between nations. His story serves as a reminder that even seemingly unrelated industries are impacted by these trade barriers. Protests against embargoes were not uncommon either. In 1807, a powerful cartoon emerged criticizing Thomas Jefferson's trade embargo policy. It showcased public discontent over restricted access to foreign markets and its impact on merchants' livelihoods. The year 1833 witnessed Dutch merchant ships leaving Portsmouth under an embargo situation—an image repeated multiple times—symbolizing how these restrictions affected global maritime commerce during that era. Presidential proclamations also played a significant role in shaping embargoes throughout history. One such proclamation in April 1809 shed light on Anglo-American trade relations at that time—a reflection of diplomatic maneuvering amidst mounting tensions between two powerful nations seeking dominance in the global market.