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Puck Magazine Covers

Puck was the first successful U.S. humor and colorful cartoons magazine, caricatures and political satire published from 1871 and 1918Created by: LOC's Public Domain ArchiveDated: 1872
The pig has the pull / Gillam. - Drawing. Public domain image.
Puck was founded by Austrian-born cartoonist Joseph Keppler and his partners as a German-language publication in 1876. Puck’s first English-language edition in 1877. The magazine name came from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream: “What fools these mortals be!”
Puck used lithography instead of wood engraving and offered three cartoons vs. one of competitors. The cartoons were initially printed in black and white, but soon it changed into full, eye-catching color. Within a few years, Judge supplanted Puck as the leading humor magazine.
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Puck magazine cover - Bravo! Señor Clevelando!! / Gillam.

Puck magazine cover - Bravo! Señor Clevelando!! / Gillam.

Illustration shows Grover Cleveland, former mayor of Buffalo and current governor of New York, as a bullfighter standing with his right foot on the head a bison labeled "Buffalo Democracy" with one dart labeled... More

Celestial wrath / F. Opper. - A book with a cartoon of a man holding a gun

Celestial wrath / F. Opper. - A book with a cartoon of a man holding a...

Print shows startled French soldiers in rice paddies confonting an angry blazing sun rimmed with cannon barrels and bayonets, and stating "Population 500,000,000", also signs labeled "Malaria, Disease, [and] Fe... More

Caricature, Bismarck's boost / F. Graetz., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Bismarck's boost / F. Graetz., public domain cartoon image

Print shows a large elephant labeled "Bismarck" lifting "Alfonso" XII high over the head of a soldier labeled "France". Caption: The Uhlan King "I'm taller than YOU, now!" Illus. from Puck, v. 14, no. 351, (1... More

Caricature, What 's in it? / Gillam., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, What 's in it? / Gillam., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam sitting at a table in the "Congresssional Lunch Rooms", he is being served a large sausage labeled "Tariff Bill" by a waiter labeled "Republican", another waiter labeled "Democrat" ... More

A trio that must go / F. Graetz.

A trio that must go / F. Graetz.

Print shows a "Church Bell" as a female figure, an injured elephant labeled "Republican Party" with bandages and an eye patch labeled "Nov. 1882", and a Chinese man. Illus. from Puck, v. 14, no. 339, (1883 Sep... More

Barkis is willin' / Gillam. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Barkis is willin' / Gillam. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows an Irishman man labeled "Democracy" standing at center, holding a small glass slipper labeled "'84 Presidential Nomination", with Samuel J. Tilden and Charles A. Dana as courtiers standing behind hi... More

Puck magazine cover - Edson's fix / Gillam after Gehrts.

Puck magazine cover - Edson's fix / Gillam after Gehrts.

Illustration shows Franklin Edson lying on a dirt path labeled "Road to Honest Government", hanging onto the tails of two hogs going in the opposite direction, one with the face of John Kelly, labeled "Tammany"... More

The only source from which he gets absolution / J. Keppler.

The only source from which he gets absolution / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Whitelaw Reid, as a bishop, absolving James G. Blaine, who is kneeling on a long list of scandals, at a confessional labeled "Tribune Sanctum". Includes a statement published in the "N.Y. Tri... More

"It costs money to fix things" --C.P. Huntington / F. Opper.

"It costs money to fix things" --C.P. Huntington / F. Opper.

Illustration shows a man handing money to a Congressional Page to purchase the legislative services of a Congressman; on the left and in the background, Congressmen are shown sitting in the House or Senate cham... More

The "three honest men" of Wall Street declare for Blaine / F. Opper.

The "three honest men" of Wall Street declare for Blaine / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Russell Sage, Jay Gould, and Cyrus W. Field as the Three Musketeers standing on Wall Street with their swords raised in support of James G. Blaine as the Republican presidential candidate; Sa... More

Caricature, "A unit" / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, "A unit" / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Grover Cleveland shaking hands with Puck's figure for the Independent Party labeled "Independent Voter"; behind them are bell tents with banners labeled "Reform". In the lower left corner is ... More

They will have to come to it / Gillam.

They will have to come to it / Gillam.

Illustration shows James G. Blaine and John Logan standing next to a grave as Whitelaw Reid places a wreath labeled "To the Memory of Discord" on the grave; the tombstone states "To the Memory of Sectional Stri... More

"Here's a health to the mugwumps, who helped in the strife, and have made this the happiest day of my life!" / F. Opper.

"Here's a health to the mugwumps, who helped in the strife, and have m...

Illustration shows Samuel J. Tilden sitting in a rocking chair, raising a glass of the "Elixir of Youth" over his head and holding a telephone receiver to his ear; hanging on the wall is a plaque that states "T... More

The tale of a tail / J. Keppler.

The tale of a tail / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Viscount Wolseley attempting to glue the tail labeled "Prestige" onto a weeping British Lion with the aid of British Prime Minister William E. Gladstone who is holding a glue pot labeled "Ber... More

Another "greatest effort of his life" / F. Opper.

Another "greatest effort of his life" / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Roscoe Conkling holding a corkscrew labeled "Investigation", attempting to pull the cork that shows the face of Jacob Sharp, out of a bottle with a label that states "Jacob Sharp's Private In... More

Hobson's choice - you can go or stay / J.A Wales.

Hobson's choice - you can go or stay / J.A Wales.

Illustration shows a man wearing a hat labeled "Oregon", holding two handguns, giving Chinese men a "Hobson's choice" or the option of leaving by jumping off a cliff into the sea below (on the right) or staying... More

Caricature, His soonness / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, His soonness / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows New York Governor Hill pressing the "Notoriety" button for the "Presidential Elevator"; Uncle Sam, the manager of the elevator, is sitting nearby and tells Hill that he is too early, also sug... More

Black Jack and the civil-service missionaries / J.A. Wales.

Black Jack and the civil-service missionaries / J.A. Wales.

Illustration shows John Logan dressed as a Native American, sitting on the ground, trying to ignore Dorman B. Eaton who is showing him a notice that states "Confirmation of Dorman B. Eaton as Civil Service Comm... More

Puck magazine cover - "Senatorial courtesy" / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - "Senatorial courtesy" / Dalrymple.

Print shows a senator, probably William M. Stewart, with papers in his pocket labeled "Silver Mine Owner", addressing the Senate, though all the senators are asleep. Illus. from Puck, v. 34, no. 867, (1893 Oct... More

Puck's presidential possibilities. No. I, The national knife-grinder / F.M. Hutchins.

Puck's presidential possibilities. No. I, The national knife-grinder /...

Print shows presidential hopeful John Sherman, wearing a tall stove-pipe hat, standing in the middle of a village street, operating a grinding wheel labeled "Nomination" and sharpening a large knife labeled "La... More

Puck magazine cover - "The country 's safe!" / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - "The country 's safe!" / Dalrymple.

Print shows a small dog wearing a collar labeled "Boutelle" with heavy chains and a large padlock labeled "Democratic Majority" attached to a doghouse labeled "Minority Kennel"; he is sitting at the front where... More

Sit on him! / Dalrymple. - Public domain  engraving

Sit on him! / Dalrymple. - Public domain engraving

Print shows newly elected New York City Mayor William L. Strong and newly elected Governor Levi P. Morton sitting on Tammany boss Thomas C. Platt who is wearing a crown labeled "Plattism" and has a cat-o'-nine-... More

The new coat / F. Opper. - Public domain photogrpaph

The new coat / F. Opper. - Public domain photogrpaph

Print shows William E. Chandler as a store clerk at the "Republican Misfit Clothing Company" helping David B. Hill purchase some new clothes; Hill is trying on a new coat that has a large golden medal labeled "... More

Caricature, Put in his place / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Put in his place / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows William Bourke Cockran, labeled "Democratic Sound Money League" delivering a speech at Madison Square Garden in New York City, during which he presses down upon the back of William Jennings Bryan wh... More

After the carnival / F. Opper. - Public domain  engraving

After the carnival / F. Opper. - Public domain engraving

Print shows Uncle Sam sitting up on a bed the morning after a wild night, he is rubbing his head to ease the pain and there is a handgun in his pants pocket; on the floor there is a bottle labeled "Jingo Fire W... More

Poor Tammany! / F. Opper. - Public domain portrait engraving

Poor Tammany! / F. Opper. - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows the Tammany Tiger wearing a campaign button that states "16 to 1 Bryan and Sewall", and a watch chain with a "Pawn Ticket" instead of the watch, bemoaning the fact that the Republican Party platform... More

The boss of the bosses / C.J. Taylor.

The boss of the bosses / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a fireworks display that forms a chariot or wagon labeled "McKinleyism" driven by "boss" Mark A. "Hanna" with Thomas C. "Platt", Matthew S. "Quay", and Joseph H. "Manley" as chained, submissive, pri... More

They can't fight / F. Opper. - Drawing. Public domain image.

They can't fight / F. Opper. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull about to come to blows, possibly over the Venezuela boundary dispute, but are tied together in ribbons that are labeled "Financial Ties, Mutual Needs, Property Interests, Int... More

Caricature, Puck Christmas number, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Puck Christmas number, public domain cartoon image

Print shows Puck tending to a fire in a large fireplace where stars-and-stripes stocking are hanging from the mantel and the faces of caricatured figures appear in the smoke above a large log labeled "1897". I... More

Puck magazine cover - "McKinleyism" / Keppler. Businessman

Puck magazine cover - "McKinleyism" / Keppler. Businessman

Print shows, on the left, a fat businessman labeled "Monopolist" being welcomed into the "U.S. Senate", and on the right, a "Tax Payer" being booted out by a large shoe labeled "Tariff Legislation". Illus. fro... More

Caricature, Why he is happy / C.J. Taylor., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Why he is happy / C.J. Taylor., public domain cartoon imag...

Print shows Spanish general and Cuban governor Valeriàno Weyler sitting on his horse on an island labeled "Cuba"; a bomb labeled "Dissatisfaction" is burning near the rear of the horse. In the background, the d... More

Puck magazine cover - Our sleeping beauty / J.S. Pughe.

Puck magazine cover - Our sleeping beauty / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a woman wearing a crown labeled "Commerce", asleep on a bed, a sleeping man standing on the left with cobwebs and a top hat labeled "Business Man" at his feet, and a sleeping "Laborer" sitting on a ... More

"Accept me, or I'll let loose the tiger!!!" / Dalrymple.

"Accept me, or I'll let loose the tiger!!!" / Dalrymple.

Print shows Thomas C. Platt wearing a hat labeled "Boss Platt" and "Patronage Deals", holding back a hungry tiger labeled "Tammany", threatening a female figure holding a shield labeled "Greater New York". Ill... More

"She has seen better days" / J.S. Pughe.

"She has seen better days" / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows an old woman sitting alone by the side of a road, with a traveling bag labeled "Miss Democracy"; the U.S. Capitol is in the background, flying a flag that states "March 4th". Illus. from Puck, v. 4... More

The physician of the period / Dalrymple.

The physician of the period / Dalrymple.

Print shows an elderly physician sitting in a chair in an office, hanging on the wall is a fee schedule labeled, on the left, "Ailments for People of Moderate Means. Low Fees" and on the right, "Same Ailments f... More

Honor to McKinley! / Keppler. Joseph Pulitzer

Honor to McKinley! / Keppler. Joseph Pulitzer

Print shows Joseph Pulitzer and a monkey, possibly meant to represent William R. Hearst, as editors of yellow journalism newspapers wrapped up in their papers with outrageous headlines, calling for a declaratio... More

The modern sphinx has spoken / Dalrymple.

The modern sphinx has spoken / Dalrymple.

Print shows an American Sailor standing on the deck of a battleship, holding the American flag; in the water around the battleship are the ruins of the Spanish fleet. Illus. from Puck, v. 43, no. 1108, (1898 J... More

Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A political cartoon of a man with a sword, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C... More

Coal is king in the far east / Dalrymple.

Coal is king in the far east / Dalrymple.

Print shows John Bull standing on a "Private Dock" to an island labeled "Coaling Station" that shows an anthropomorphic mountain of coal; in the foreground are William II bowing next to a ship labeled "Germany"... More

For once, science and religion agree / Keppler.

For once, science and religion agree / Keppler.

Print shows Chauncey M. Depew and Robert G. Ingersoll, each in the arms of the other, pointing to quotations attributed to them that justify American imperialist activities in the Philippines through the introd... More

They will dine in honor of Jefferson / Keppler.

They will dine in honor of Jefferson / Keppler.

Print shows three men, on the left, David B. Hill labeled "Peanut Politics", at center is Richard Croker wearing a hat labeled "To the Victor Belong the Spoils", and on the right, William Jennings Bryan labeled... More

How will our German-American vote? / Dalrymple.

How will our German-American vote? / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows an elderly German American man with one hand pointing to his head and the other pointing to a coin bank labeled "Savings Bank" on a table, he winks to reinforce that he thinks his investments... More

Professor Hadley wants ideals in politics -- what's the matter with these? / Keppler.

Professor Hadley wants ideals in politics -- what's the matter with th...

Illustration shows Puck pointing to a group portrait of Matthew Quay, standing on the left, Richard Croker, seated in center, and Thomas Collier Platt, standing on the right. Puck is asking Arthur Twining Hadle... More

Puck magazine cover - The political vaudeville / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - The political vaudeville / Keppler.

Illustration shows the business representative or "walking delegate" for the Pennsylvania coal miners' union doing a song and dance on a stage for the benefit of striking coal miners; lurking in the shadows is ... More

A tried watch-dog who will be retained / J.S. Pughe.

A tried watch-dog who will be retained / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Pension Agent" holding a small club labeled "Fraudulent Claims" and shaking his fist at Henry C. Evans shown as a watchdog wearing a collar labeled "Pension Commissioner Evans"... More

Caricature, A timely exposure / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A timely exposure / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Secretary of War Elihu Root holding up a lantern to illuminate a scene in an "Anti-Canteen Saloon" where soldiers have gone to drink and socialize in the absence of a canteen on the army base... More

An easier Hill to tackle than San Juan / Keppler.

An easier Hill to tackle than San Juan / Keppler.

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt wearing his Rough Rider uniform, standing with arms folded across his chest, looking at a hill labeled "David Hill". Illus. in: Puck, v. 52, no. 1328 (1902 Augus... More

Caricature, "Et tu, Brute!" / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, "Et tu, Brute!" / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Rudyard Kipling holding a pen labeled "Criticism" which he is using as a prod to get the British Lion moving in a particular direction. Caption: The British Lion ["]I didn't mind the others... More

Caricature, His object / Gallaway., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, His object / Gallaway., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows two men talking in the yard of a rural home; there are chickens in the yard, scratching the soil and pulling up the plants. Caption: Citimann I see you raise your own vegetables. / Suburban... More

A new scythe cuts clean / J.S. Pughe.

A new scythe cuts clean / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Mayor Seth Low and Father Knickerbocker standing in the tall grass in front of New York City Hall; Mayor Low is rolling up his sleeves and holding a scythe labeled "New Administration" with w... More

Caricature, Frightened / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Frightened / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a tiny dog labeled "Cuban Reciprocity" barking at a man who has climbed a fence out of fear, his hat labeled "Sugar Trust" has fallen to the ground. Illus. in: Puck, v. 51, no. 1314 (1902 Ma... More

The dog in the manger / J.S. Pughe.

The dog in the manger / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a donkey labeled "Democratic Party" staring at a dog labeled "Bryan" with the face of William Jennings Bryan, lying on a bed of hay labeled "Nomination". Illus. in: Puck, v. 52, no. 1329 (19... More

The proposed concession to Cuba / K.

The proposed concession to Cuba / K.

Illustration shows a young woman labeled "Cuba" turning away from Uncle Sam who is offering her a plate labeled "Reduction of Tariff on Cuban Sugar" with an egg labeled 20% on it; in the background a man labele... More

A rank foozler / J.S.P. - Drawing. Public domain image.

A rank foozler / J.S.P. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as a golfer holding a club labeled "Spite", stuck in a sand trap trying to hit a golf ball labeled "Cleveland" and showing his likeness. Shafts of broken clubs lie in t... More

The Philippine Oliver asks for more / Keppler.

The Philippine Oliver asks for more / Keppler.

Illustration shows a large, bloated man wearing an apron labeled "The Trusts", standing next to a large cauldron labeled "Tariff Reduction"; standing in front of him is a diminutive, emaciated man labeled "The ... More

Caricature, Next, the tramps / Gallaway., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Next, the tramps / Gallaway., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows two tramps sitting on railroad ties, one is reading the newspaper, and there is a pot of water(?) on a campfire; there are two railroad cars, a coal car and a box car, in the background. Cap... More

Puck magazine cover - Taking his medicine / J.S. Pughe.

Puck magazine cover - Taking his medicine / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt giving the Republican elephant labeled "G.O.P." a spoonful of "Trust Legislation Tonic"; on the elephant's abdomen is a "Reciprocity Plaster". Illus. in: Puck, v... More

The skipper out of a berth / Keppler.

The skipper out of a berth / Keppler.

Illustration shows Mark A. Hanna as an old sailor sitting on a box on the dock, smoking a pipe, and watching a ship labeled "Ship of State" sail out to sea. Caption: "Smash m' gaff! Who'd 'a' thought the old s... More

The substance or the shadow? / J.S. Pughe.

The substance or the shadow? / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows John Bull as a bulldog labeled "England" on a narrow bridge spanning a river; he has a large bone labeled "Free Trade" in his mouth and is looking over the side at the reflection labeled "Pro... More

Appropriate group for the Jamestown exposition / Glackens.

Appropriate group for the Jamestown exposition / Glackens.

Illustration shows a sculpture labeled "Pocahontas pleading for the life of John Smith" with Theodore Roosevelt labeled "The Great Father" holding a big stick over his head and standing over John Smith labeled ... More

"I've had a perfectly corking time!" / K.

"I've had a perfectly corking time!" / K.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt sitting on a bench, resting a mallet labeled "My Policies" on his right knee; there is a large jar labeled "Republican Convention" that he has just corked on the bench next... More

Woodrow and the bean-stalk / L.M. Glackens.

Woodrow and the bean-stalk / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Wilson" with an axe labeled "Tariff Revision" has chopped through vines labeled "Excessive Protection" causing a giant labeled "Monopoly" to fall to the ground. Illus. in: Puc... More

Where both platforms agree--no vote--no use to either party / J.A. Wales.

Where both platforms agree--no vote--no use to either party / J.A. Wal...

Illustration shows James Garfield and Winfield S. Hancock nailing a Chinese man between two "Anti-Chinese" boards labeled "Republican Plank" and "Democratic Plank". Illus. in: Puck, v. 7, no. 175 (1880 July 14... More

Caricature, Left / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Left / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows President-elect James A. Garfield standing on the steps to his home, in the snow, looking at a screaming baby in a basket labeled "Civil Service Reform, Compliments of R.B. Hayes". Rutherford... More

Puck magazine cover - Let boss Platt beware / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - Let boss Platt beware / Keppler.

Print shows an angry Father Knickerbocker, symbolic figure of New York City, performing a feat of strength by breaking chains that bound his arms and chest; the broken chain spells "Raines Law" and "Hayseed Leg... More

Puck magazine cover - Let boss Platt beware / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - Let boss Platt beware / Keppler.

Print shows an angry Father Knickerbocker, symbolic figure of New York City, performing a feat of strength by breaking chains that bound his arms and chest; the broken chain spells "Raines Law" and "Hayseed Leg... More

A rational law, or - Tammany / C.J. Taylor.

A rational law, or - Tammany / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows an owner of wine and beer store putting up sign that states "As long as it is the law it shall be enforced, Theo. Roosevelt", and man representing Tammany Hall implies that if Tammany men were runni... More

Puck magazine cover - The Cuban melodrama / C.J. Taylor.

Puck magazine cover - The Cuban melodrama / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Uncle Sam in the role of the "Noble Hero" in a melodrama, defending a young woman labeled "Cuba" from the "Heavy Villain" labeled "Spain". Caption: The Noble Hero (to the Heavy Villain) Stand back... More

Caricature, The food of our youth / J.K., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The food of our youth / J.K., public domain cartoon image

Print shows a mean-spirited infant boy in a cradle labeled "Infant Indian Exterminators", armed with a rifle, knives, and handguns, feeding from a large bottle filled with "Dime Novel" and "5 ct. Paper[back]" l... More

A way out of President Arthur's dilemma / Gillam.

A way out of President Arthur's dilemma / Gillam.

Print shows Ulysses S. Grant recommending to President Chester A. Arthur some "friends" of his as political appointees; all the men shown were involved in scandals during Grant's administration. Caption: Gener... More

The only Chinese bill that the president cannot veto

The only Chinese bill that the president cannot veto

Print shows a Chinese laundry ticket that states "Clothes are given to the person showing the check - all responsibility then ceases. None given without a check; if lost, goods cannot be claimed. Not responsibl... More

Caricature, Tantalus / J. Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Tantalus / J. Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows James G. Blaine as Tantalus chained to a large rock labeled "Mulligan Letters" and standing on rocks labeled "Guano" and "Northern Pacific R.R.", yearning to reach a table laden with food and... More

Shutting the stable-door after the horse is stolen / F. Opper.

Shutting the stable-door after the horse is stolen / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Chester A. Arthur closing a door labeled "Good Administration" to a stable labeled "Political Record Barn"; there is a lock on the ground with a key in it and, in the background, a group of m... More

The "early-and-often" voter preferred / F. Opper.

The "early-and-often" voter preferred / F. Opper.

Illustration shows New York City Mayor Franklin Edson with his arm around an office seeker holding a paper that states "Application for Office - New York Ward Worker", while gesturing toward another office seek... More

Kik - kik - cock-a-doodle doo! Mr. Kelly, how are you? / J. Keppler.

Kik - kik - cock-a-doodle doo! Mr. Kelly, how are you? / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows New York City Mayor William R. Grace as a rooster crowing over a defeated and demoralized John Kelly, Tammany Hall boss; Grace, an anti-Tammany Hall politician, was just re-elected mayor of N... More

Puck's hint for "hospital sunday" / J. Keppler.

Puck's hint for "hospital sunday" / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows a female figure labeled "Charity" holding a bouquet of flowers and standing next to a young boy with crutchers and a bandaged foot; Puck, holding a lithographic pen, gestures toward viewers t... More

Canada as "Mother Mandelbaum" / J. Keppler.

Canada as "Mother Mandelbaum" / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam dressed as a policeman standing on the U.S. side of a "'Fence' for American Defaulters" and staring at Fredericka Mandelbaum who is standing on the Canadian side, dressed as a Nativ... More

Making the most of it / Gillam.

Making the most of it / Gillam.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Hill" holding a large magnifying glass labeled "Democratic Presss Magnifier" between a donkey with blinders labeled "N.Y. Democracy" and a tiny shock of hay labeled "Cleveland'... More

Puck magazine cover - Peffer's populistic boom / F.M. Hutchins.

Puck magazine cover - Peffer's populistic boom / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows William A. Peffer grabbing for the ropes of a hot air balloon labeled "Populism" that has burst in two places while high above the Washington, D.C. area. Illus. from Puck, v. 36, no. 918, (1894 Oct... More

The police version of it / Dalrymple.

The police version of it / Dalrymple.

Print shows a large police officer turning the crank on a large press labeled "Blackmail", squeezing money out of a variety of merchants labeled "Boot Black, Gin Mill Keeper, Dive Keeper, Merchant, Green Goods,... More

Caricature, Called out again / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Called out again / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Otto von Bismarck and William E. Gladstone standing on a stage labeled "Political Stage"; Bismarck is wearing a suit of armor and Gladstone has an axe hanging from a rope, there are bouquets of flow... More

"He laughs best who laughs last" / F.M. Hutchins.

"He laughs best who laughs last" / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows a portly laborer carrying a full dinner pail and a "Bank Book" in his coat pocket, standing on the roadway with factories spewing smoke in the background. On the left is a sign that states "Voluntar... More

Merely wants to know / F. Opper.

Merely wants to know / F. Opper.

Print shows Uncle Sam with a feather in his hat labeled "Victory", holding America's Cup labeled "Yachting Champion", a cricket bat labeled "Cricket Champion", and a medal labeled "Athletic Champion", and with ... More

Big dish but mightly little turkey

Big dish but mightly little turkey

Print shows the Tammany Tiger sitting at a table, holding a knife and fork, and crying over the tiny turkey labeled "Patronage" on a platter labeled "20,000 Majority for Tammany"; next to the platter is a mug l... More

Up they come again! / C.J. Taylor.

Up they come again! / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a hydra-like jack-in-the-box labeled "Political Trick-Box" with the heads and arms of Matthew S. Quay, David B. Hill, and Arthur P. Gorman, each holding a whip labeled "Bosses" and pointing an index... More

Caricature, Cause for worry / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Cause for worry / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Print shows William L. Wilson as a nurse feeding an infant labeled "Infant Industries" from a large bowl labeled "Tariff Reform"; entering through a door in the background is William McKinley, also as a nurse, ... More

Puck magazine cover - Sounding the tocsin / C.J. Taylor.

Puck magazine cover - Sounding the tocsin / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows President Cleveland pulling on a rope labeled "Clevelands letter to the Citizens of Chicago", ringing a bell labeled "Sound Money Alarm", to warn them that dark smoke labeled "Free Silver Coinage" f... More

Caricature, Trying it on / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Trying it on / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Print shows an unhappy William McKinley, wearing a military hat with cockade labeled "Protection", at a tailor's shop known as "Hanna, Platt & Co. Political Clothiers", where he is being fitted for a coat with ... More

The same old power behind the throne / Dalrymple.

The same old power behind the throne / Dalrymple.

Print shows Speaker of the House, Thomas B. Reed, holding a gavel and "Tariff Legislation", sitting at the Speaker's desk, mindful of the large man, wearing a business suit labeled "Protectionist", sitting behi... More

Speaker Reed's new year's vision / Keppler.

Speaker Reed's new year's vision / Keppler.

Print shows Speaker of the House, Thomas B. Reed asleep at his desk, dreaming that Thomas C. Platt and Matthew S. Quay, as angels, are coming to offer him the "Presidential Nomination 1896". Caption: It beats ... More

Puck magazine cover - His latest effort / C.J. Taylor.

Puck magazine cover - His latest effort / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows John Sherman, wearing a vintage military uniform, is using a handgun to beat on the bottom of a pan labeled "Jingoism"; next to him, bees from a beehive labeled "Sherman Presidential Hive" join a sw... More

Caricature, They both claim him / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, They both claim him / Keppler., public domain cartoon imag...

Print shows William McKinley sitting on a wooden horse labeled "High Protection" with a "Silverite" on the left and a "Gold Bug" on the right pulling him in opposite directions. Illus. from Puck, v. 39, no. 10... More

Shylock Hanna - he is bound to have his pound of flesh / F. Opper.

Shylock Hanna - he is bound to have his pound of flesh / F. Opper.

Print shows Marcus A. Hanna as Shylock, wearing a robe, holding a paper that states "Understanding between Wm. McKinley and Mark Hanna. The aforesaid Mark Hanna shall have the Dictation of all Ohio Appointments... More

The tug of war / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The tug of war / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows Thomas C. Platt as a crane and Richard Croker as a swan, tugging on a frog labeled "Greater New York". Illus. from Puck, v. 42, no. 1069, (1897 September 1), cover. Copyright 1897 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

In the hands of his philanthropic friends / C.J. Taylor.

In the hands of his philanthropic friends / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Uncle Sam walking between two bloated businessmen labeled, on the left, "Monopolies" and on the right, "Trusts"; each one is picking a pocket while Uncle Sam is blissfully unaware. Illus. from Puck... More

Citizens for trouble-making only / Keppler.

Citizens for trouble-making only / Keppler.

Print shows Columbia standing with two "troublemakers" labeled "Cuban Filibuster" and "Irish Agitator" hiding behind her skirt; they are holding papers that state "Certificate of U.S. Citizenship". Illus. from... More

Another shotgun wedding, with neither party willing / C.J. Taylor.

Another shotgun wedding, with neither party willing / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a shotgun wedding between Uncle Sam and a young woman labeled "Hawaii"; a former Confederate general labeled "Sen. Morgan" with a "Jingo" feather in his hat, stands behind them, holding a shotgun la... More

A change of doctors the only thing that will save her / Keppler.

A change of doctors the only thing that will save her / Keppler.

Print shows a man wearing outdated clothing labeled "Mediæval Quack" administering a large pill labeled "False Pride" to a female figure labeled "Spain" reclining in a chair next to a small table on which is a ... More

The disciple of Farragut is worthy of his master / Keppler.

The disciple of Farragut is worthy of his master / Keppler.

Print shows George Dewey, bust portrait, facing left, wearing military uniform, framed by a laurel wreath draped with the American flag; vignette in upper right shows Admiral David G. Farragut on the rigging of... More

Puck magazine cover - The Russian-French alliance / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - The Russian-French alliance / Keppler.

Print shows the Russian Bear playing a fiddle labeled "Politics", around it's waist is a belt with papers labeled "French Military Secrets" tucked behind, and a cord extending from it's right wrist is connected... More

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