Political Acts Collection (#11)

CARTOON: WWII, 1940. My Sons, Look to our Defenses : American cartoon by D. R
CARTOON: WWII, 1940. My Sons, Look to our Defenses : American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1940, on the war in Europe following Germanys invasions of Denmark, Norway, and the Low Countries

CARRY NATION CARTOON, 1901. Carry Nation (1846-1911), on the warpath in Kansas. American newspaper cartoon, 1901

JAMES BLAINE CARTOON, 1884. An 1884 cartoon by Grant Hamilton showing James G. Blaine trying to lure strayed mugwumps back into the Republican party fold

BICYCLING CARTOON, 1895. American magazine cartoon, 1895, satirizing both the feminist movement and the bicycle craze of the time

CARTOON: CONSTITUTION. Cartoon from the Massachusetts Centinel published shortly after New York ratified the Federal Constitution on 26 July 1788

YELLOW JOURNALISM, 1909. American cartoon by Joseph Keppler Jr. 1909, castigating the High Priests of Yellow Journalism, William Randolph Hearst (left) and Joseph Pulitzer

NEW SOUTH CARTOON, 1895. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1895, on the attraction of the cheap fuel and labor of the New South to the textile mills of New England

RED SCARE CARTOON, 1919. Contemporary American cartoon on the Red Scare of 1919 suggesting that the law was overly lenient with political agitators

PRESS CARTOON, 1912. The Freedom of the Press : American cartoon by Art Young, 1912, on the consequences of the dependence of the press on corporate advertising

NAST: TWEEDs DOWNFALL. Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on the downfall of William M. Boss Tweed in the New York city and state elections of 1871

SLUM LANDLORDS, 1895. Our Religious Landlords and Their Rookery Tenants : American lithograph cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1895

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1869. Cartoon by Thomas Nast

WOMENs RIGHTS, 1930. One of Lifes Little Ironies. American cartoon comment, on the occasion of the national census of 1930, on Uncle Sams low opinion of womens work

CARTOON: GERMAN AIR POWER. New Ruler of the World: American cartoon by D. R
CARTOON: GERMAN AIR POWER. New Ruler of the World: American cartoon by D.R. Fitzpatrick, 1938, on the new superiority of Germanys air power, which it proved in the Spanish Civil War

WOMENs RIGHTS CARTOON. The Age of Iron. Lithograph cartoon satire on the womens rights movement, 1869, by Currier & Ives

THE CARPET BAGGER, c1869. American lithograph song sheet music cover, c1869

CARTOON: CIVIL WAR, 1862. The Sensation Struggle in Americ. 1862 English cartoon on the enormous cost, in both men and money, of the Civil War in America

EASY RICHES / THRIFT, 1875. Compared in an 1875 lithograph by Currier & Ives
EASY RICHES/THRIFT, 1875. Compared in an 1875 lithograph by Currier & Ives

INCOME TAX CARTOON, 1928. The First Robbin : American cartoon comment, 1928, on the annual springtime deadline (15 April) for federal income tax collection

MARRIAGE FOR TITLES, 1884. An 1884 American cartoon by Bernard Gillam on the marriages of American heiresses to impoverished European title-holders

CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. Chaplain Jacob Duch leading the first prayer in the Continental Congress
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774. Chaplain Jacob Duch© leading the first prayer in the Continental Congress. A key to print of The First Prayer in the Continental Congress

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"Political Acts: A Journey Through History and Satire" Delve into the captivating realm through a collection of historical posters, cartoons, and lithographs. Witness the power of visual representation as it shapes public opinion and challenges societal norms. Step back to 1911 with the "Capitalist Pyramid, " an American Socialist poster that vividly depicts the unjust hierarchy of wealth distribution. Explore James Gillray's satirical etching from 1802, "The Cow-Pock, " which humorously critiques Edward Jenner's vaccination efforts. Travel further in time to 1805 with Gillray's biting satire in "Napoleon Cartoon. " Discover how Napoleon and British Prime Minister William Pitt are portrayed carving up the world like a plumb-pudding amidst peace negotiations. Uncover hidden messages about imperialism and power struggles. Intrigue yourself with an 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary, " revealing water pollution as a source of disease during this era. Then feast your eyes on Thomas Nast's iconic Thanksgiving cartoon from 1869, where Uncle Sam welcomes all to his bountiful table, symbolizing inclusivity during a transformative period in American history. Witness Joseph Keppler's thought-provoking anti-trust cartoon from 1889 titled "The Bosses of the Senate. " Reflect on its relevance even today as it criticizes monopolistic practices within corporate America. Marvel at Roosevelt Cartoon (1904), capturing Theodore Roosevelt's larger-than-life persona during his presidency. Transport yourself back to Patrick Henry’s impassioned speech before Virginia Assembly in 1775 through Currier & Ives' lithograph from 1876 entitled "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death. " Feel the fervor for freedom that ignited revolutionary spirits across colonies. Observe President Andrew Jackson taking down the Bank of United States in a lithograph cartoon from1828; witness his determination against perceived corruption within financial institutions.