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A boxing match, or another bloody nose for John Bull / W. Charles, del et sculp.

A boxing match, or another bloody nose for John Bull / W. Charles, del...

The artist gloats over naval losses suffered by England early in the War of 1812, in particular the defeat of the warship "Boxer" by the American frigate "Enterprise" in September 1813. King George III stands ... More

Yankee volunteers marching into Dixie / J.H. Bufford's lith., Boston.

Yankee volunteers marching into Dixie / J.H. Bufford's lith., Boston.

Music cover showing a patriotic but fanciful portrayal of Union forces marching on the South at the opening of the Civil War. Led by a blue-uniformed officer with a drawn sword, a large troop of men march forwa... More

Yankee volunteers marching into Dixie / J.H. Bufford's lith., Boston.

Yankee volunteers marching into Dixie / J.H. Bufford's lith., Boston.

Music cover showing a patriotic but fanciful portrayal of Union forces marching on the South at the opening of the Civil War. Led by a blue-uniformed officer with a drawn sword, a large troop of men march forwa... More

A boxing match, or another bloody nose for John Bull / W. Charles, del et sculp.

A boxing match, or another bloody nose for John Bull / W. Charles, del...

The artist gloats over naval losses suffered by England early in the War of 1812, in particular the defeat of the warship "Boxer" by the American frigate "Enterprise" in September 1813. King George III stands ... More

[Columbia and Jonathan at home]

[Columbia and Jonathan at home]

Cartoon shows Columbia (symbolizing the United States) after her marriage to Brother Jonathan (symbolizing U.S. citizens). Columbia gestures sorrowfully towards African Americans (portrayed in ethnic stereotype... More

Bro. Jonathan--low bridge mister!

Bro. Jonathan--low bridge mister!

Man kneeling on canal boat being pulled by Republican Party elephant, while Uncle Sam and woman on bridge watch. "The new Mulligan letters: latest out. 'Bitter, burning, and humiliating to the last degree.' J.G... More

A boxing match, or another bloody nose for John Bull / W. Charles, del et sculp.

A boxing match, or another bloody nose for John Bull / W. Charles, del...

The artist gloats over naval losses suffered by England early in the War of 1812, in particular the defeat of the warship "Boxer" by the American frigate "Enterprise" in September 1813. King George III stands ... More

"The irrespressible conflict" Or the Republican barge in danger

"The irrespressible conflict" Or the Republican barge in danger

The cartoon reflects the considerable bitterness among New York Republicans at the party's surprising failure to nominate New York senator William H. Seward for president at its May 1860 national convention. Th... More

The Stride of a century - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

The Stride of a century - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congr...

A cartoon celebrating the centennial of the United States. The figure of Brother Jonathan, a precursor of Uncle Sam, straddles the towers of the main building at the Philadelphia World's Fair of 1876. Between ... More

The Democratic platform, US Democratic party

The Democratic platform, US Democratic party

Again the 1856 Democrats are characterized as friendly to proslavery interests. Old guard Democrats Martin Van Buren and Thomas Hart Benton are also resurrected for abuse here. Van Buren appears as a fox, lurki... More

Rhode Island - Print, Library of Congress collection

Rhode Island - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5576

The Stride of a century - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congress

The Stride of a century - Public domain graphic arts, Library of Congr...

A cartoon celebrating the centennial of the United States. The figure of Brother Jonathan, a precursor of Uncle Sam, straddles the towers of the main building at the Philadelphia World's Fair of 1876. Between ... More

The forty T----s [i.e. thieves] : Baba Jonathon: I don't like your looks, Mr. Merchant, you had better move on

The forty T----s [i.e. thieves] : Baba Jonathon: I don't like your loo...

Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

Spirit of the times - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congress

Spirit of the times - Public domain book illustration, Library of Cong...

Satire on the diplomatic crisis and threat of hostilities between the United States and France over the latter's refusal to pay indemnifications set by the Treaty of 1831. The situation was exacerbated by remar... More

Rhode Island - Print, Library of Congress collection

Rhode Island - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5576

Capture of secession varmints / T. Gunn.

Capture of secession varmints / T. Gunn.

Cartoon shows Brother Jonathan pulling skunks (caricatures of southern secessionists) out of the back pockets of John Bull. Caption: Bull- "What are you about, sir? Picking my pockets, eh?" Jonathan- "Don't ge... More

The forty T----s [i.e. thieves] : Baba Jonathon: I don't like your looks, Mr. Merchant, you had better move on

The forty T----s [i.e. thieves] : Baba Jonathon: I don't like your loo...

Picryl description: Public domain illustrated book page scan, drawings, free to use art, no copyright restrictions image.

A dialogue between two well known characters

A dialogue between two well known characters

Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1837, by H.R. Robinson, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States of the Southern District of New York. Printed & published by H.R. Robins... More

L'Américain Jonathan, filant un mauvais coton / Cham 69.

L'Américain Jonathan, filant un mauvais coton / Cham 69.

Print shows a man on the right, identified as Brother Jonathan, facing left, boxing a distaff of cotton held by a rustic looking man sitting on a chair, possibly representing a plantation owner, and an African ... More

The Democratic platform - Print, Library of Congress collection

The Democratic platform - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows Democratic presidential candidate James Buchanan lying on the backs of three men on their hands and knees, from left, Senator Thomas Hart Benton identified as "Old Bullion", President Franklin Pierc... More

The Democratic platform - Print, Library of Congress collection

The Democratic platform - Print, Library of Congress collection

Print shows Democratic presidential candidate James Buchanan lying on the backs of three men on their hands and knees, from left, Senator Thomas Hart Benton identified as "Old Bullion", President Franklin Pierc... More

[Jonathan: "I say, Mr. Wind, better late than never, but most of my guests are gone!"]

[Jonathan: "I say, Mr. Wind, better late than never, but most of my gu...

Brother Jonathan, a figurative representation of the United States (like Uncle Sam), shouts to a large bearded and winged figure of a man representing the wind, as sailboats glide in the distance. No copyright ... More

Rhode Island - Print, Library of Congress collection

Rhode Island - Print, Library of Congress collection

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5576