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Too much on it
Too much on it. Illustration shows Uncle Sams Christmas tree about to topple over onto him because there are too many heavy ornaments near the top, such as a red devil labeled Politician, a cannon labeled Sherman Law, a jack-in-the-box labeled Wickersham, a basket filled with food labeled Cost of Living, a parrot labeled Woman Suffrage, a ball labeled Increased Taxes, a large book labeled Over-Legislation, another ball with a $ and the face of big business, an automobile labeled Extravagance, a large ball labeled Bill with the face of President Taft, and an angel labeled Teddy. Date 1911 December 20. Too much on it. Illustration shows Uncle Sams Christmas tree about to topple over onto him because there are too many heavy ornaments near the top, such as a red devil labeled Politician, a cannon labeled Sherman Law, a jack-in-the-box labeled Wickersham, a basket filled with food labeled Cost of Living, a parrot labeled Woman Suffrage, a ball labeled Increased Taxes, a large book labeled Over-Legislation, another ball with a $ and the face of big business, an automobile labeled Extravagance, a large ball labeled Bill with the face of President Taft, and an angel labeled Teddy. Date 1911 December 20
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10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Uncle Sam's Burdened Christmas Tree: A Political and Social Commentary of 1911 This illustration, titled "Too Much on It," depicts a precariously balanced Uncle Sam Christmas tree, on the verge of toppling over due to the excessive weight of ornaments hanging from its upper branches. The ornaments represent various political and social issues that were of great concern during the holiday season of 1911 in the United States. At the top, a red devil labeled "Politician" symbolizes the corrupting influence of politics. Nearby, a cannon labeled "Sherman Law" alludes to the controversial antitrust legislation that aimed to regulate monopolies but often led to lengthy and costly legal battles. A jack-in-the-box labeled "Wickersham" refers to Attorney General James M. Wickersham, who was known for his aggressive enforcement of antitrust laws. A basket filled with food labeled "Cost of Living" highlights the struggle of the average American family to make ends meet amid rising prices. A parrot labeled "Woman Suffrage" represents the ongoing fight for women's right to vote. An automobile labeled "Extravagance" symbolizes the growing consumer culture and the desire for material possessions. A large book labeled "Over-Legislation" reflects the public's growing frustration with excessive government intervention in people's lives. A ball with a dollar sign and the face of "Big Business" represents the growing power and influence of corporations. President William Howard Taft is depicted as a large ball labeled "Bill," symbolizing the heavy burden of governing the nation. At the bottom of the tree, an angel labeled "Teddy" offers a glimmer of hope, representing the idealism and optimism that often accompanies the holiday season. This illustration serves as a commentary on the political and social issues of the time, highlighting the challenges and complexities of the early 20th century in the United States.
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