Japanese customs in New York - Political cartoon, public domain image
Summary
Illustration shows Tammany politician Boss Tweed, New York City Mayor Oakey Hall and city comptroller Richard Connelly and cartoonist Thomas Nast dressed as samurai in a Japanese-style room. Nast is handing a daggar labeled "resign" to Connelly, who is seated on a mat and gesturing that he wants none of it. The title continues: Tamani Tycooni invite Connolli to Hari-Kari. -- No-go-he.
Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. XXXIII, no. 836 (1871 Oct. 7), p. 64.
Tags
tweed william marcy
hall a oakey
abraham oakey
nast thomas
politicians
new york state
new york
corruption
periodical illustrations
political cartoons
wood engravings
japanese
customs
japanese customs
vintage images
new york city
19th century
history of new york city
history of japan
ultra high resolution
high resolution
harpers weekly
businessmen
boss tweed
engraving
library of congress
Date
01/01/1871
Location
Source
Library of Congress
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