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Japanese customs in New York - Political cartoon, public domain image

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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.

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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
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01/01/1871
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label_outline Explore Hall A Oakey, Abraham Oakey, Tweed William Marcy

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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