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The living president's tribute to the dead president / G.

The living president's tribute to the dead president / G.

Print shows a statue of Roscoe Conkling, with cloven hooves, seated on a bench labeled "Supreme Bench" atop a monumental tomb labeled "Sacred to the Memory of J.A. Garfield"; the monument is signed "Guiteau scu... More

Justice out of a job / F. Opper.

Justice out of a job / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Justice as an old woman, asleep at a desk, with cobwebs, spiders, and mice taking over the courtroom; outside a window an armed group of vigilantes have broken down the door to a jail and rem... More

The good monopoly missionaries and the wicked island / F. Opper.

The good monopoly missionaries and the wicked island / F. Opper.

Illustration shows William H. Vanderbilt, Jay Gould, and Cyrus W. Field in a small boat escaping from cannibals on an island where they have build a railroad, but refused to give the natives a reduced fare rate... More

Brooklyn's new champion - the old-timers "knocked out" by the prayer-cure "pounder" / F. Opper.

Brooklyn's new champion - the old-timers "knocked out" by the prayer-c...

Illustration shows a boxing ring with Henry Ward Beecher, Thomas De Witt Talmage, and the "Rev. Dr. Monck" who has knocked them both out at a "Tournament of Sensationalism"; he wears a bandana labeled "Holy Hea... More

Nothing but wind! / F. Opper. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Nothing but wind! / F. Opper. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows two women, one, on the left, labeled "Republican Party" wearing a hat labeled "War Record" and using a bellows to pump "Reform, Purity and Honesty!!" into the ear of a man labeled "Independen... More

Puck magazine cover - Make him harmless! / F. Graetz.

Puck magazine cover - Make him harmless! / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows a youthful Theodore Roosevelt clipping the long claws labeled "Confirming Powers of the Board of Aldermen" on the "Tammany" tiger with scissors labeled "By Act of Legislature"; he has disable... More

Those dogs won't fight - they are dying of starvation / F. Graetz.

Those dogs won't fight - they are dying of starvation / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows Charles A. Dana, editor of the "Sun", and Stephen B. Elkins, wearing a plumed hat, attempting to push an emaciated dog labeled "Clerical Slanderer" up steps leading to where Grover Cleveland ... More

The cruel secretary and the patriotic contractor / Zimmerman.

The cruel secretary and the patriotic contractor / Zimmerman.

Illustration shows William C. Whitney, Secretary of the Navy, insisting that John Roach, a contractor, accompany him on a test cruise before the Navy can sign off on the contract and accept delivery of the ship... More

John Roach's little miscalculation / J. Keppler.

John Roach's little miscalculation / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Secretary of the Navy, William C. Whitney, handing a boat labeled "Dolphin" to James G. Blaine who shies away, refusing to accept it; in the background, John Roach, a contractor, who built th... More

The trials and tribulations of the transferred "coburger" / F. Opper.

The trials and tribulations of the transferred "coburger" / F. Opper.

Illustration shows a dejected soldier sitting at a train station beneath a sign that states "Trains Leave Every Hour for Fort Tombstone Fort Lonesome Fort Scalp'em and all Western Army Outposts" and near anothe... More

Edward Penfield - Harper's for August, Harpers magazine posters

Edward Penfield - Harper's for August, Harpers magazine posters

Magazine cover illustrated with woman seated in boat, 3/4 lgth., reading. Color lithograph by Edward Penfield. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Books & Reading... More

Puck magazine cover - An old imposition / C.J. Taylor.

Puck magazine cover - An old imposition / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows President Cleveland as a railroad conductor collecting fares from William McKinley, who is holding a ticket labeled "War Tariff Pass" and an elderly man, dressed as an infant labeled "Infant Industr... More

An old fable brought up to date / Keppler, Jr.

An old fable brought up to date / Keppler, Jr.

Print shows a "countryman" labeled "Rep. Party" with a whip, driving a donkey labeled "Taxpayer" who is carrying a large sack labeled "War Tariff" that contains a counter weight labeled "Iniquitous Pensions" on... More

A squelcher for woman suffrage / C.J. Taylor.

A squelcher for woman suffrage / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a woman being denied the opportunity to vote because she is wearing a dress and a hat that are too wide for the narrow booths labeled "Ballots Must Be Prepared In These Booths" where the ballots are... More

In the cyclone cellar, - waiting for fair weather / Ehrhart.

In the cyclone cellar, - waiting for fair weather / Ehrhart.

Print shows a woman labeled "Democratic Party" peering through an opening labeled "Jeffersonian Principles" in an underground shelter, while a tornado rages overhead with dark clouds labeled "Indignation, Dissa... More

The New York Sunday World, Dec. 22nd

The New York Sunday World, Dec. 22nd

Poster shows a young woman wearing a black and gold dress made of feathers as the illustrated cover for The New York Sunday World. Signed: Upjohn. Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Cong... More

The New York Sunday World, Sunday, July 28.

The New York Sunday World, Sunday, July 28.

Poster shows an illustration of a woman, standing at the bow of a sailboat, wearing a long dress with oversized puffy sleeves, extra long and pointy collar, and a sailor's cap with the word "World" written on t... More

Caricature, Out Nebraska way / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Out Nebraska way / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Puck carrying a valise labeled "Sound Money Doctrine", talking to a hayseed farmer sitting on a fence, reading the "Free Silver Screamer"; in the background, houses and barns labeled "Mortgage" are ... More

That coveted cup / Ehrhart. - Public domain portrait engraving

That coveted cup / Ehrhart. - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows Uncle Sam sitting back in a chair on the beach next to America's Cup festooned with laurel branches and the names of American yachts and the year they won the Cup, "America 1851, Magic 1870, Columbi... More

Puck magazine cover - Pennsylvania's disgrace / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - Pennsylvania's disgrace / Dalrymple.

Print shows Matthew Quay, senator from Pennsylvania and political boss of dubious character, standing at a podium labeled "Keystone Auction Rooms Matt. Quay Auctioneer" auctioning off Pennsylvania's 32 electora... More

The biggest people on the road! / Dalrymple.

The biggest people on the road! / Dalrymple.

Print shows a gigantic man and a gigantic woman riding on bicycles on a dirt road; they are road hogs, forcing other forms of transportation, mainly diminutive horse-drawn carriages, off the road. Illus. from ... More

The open sesame / C.J. Taylor. - coin, public domain photograph

The open sesame / C.J. Taylor. - coin, public domain photograph

Print shows William McKinley as Ali Baba kneeling before a slightly opened door in the "High-Tariff Robber Barons Cave", holding a bag labeled "McKinley Boom Fund", which is being filled with coins issuing from... More

Puck magazine cover - Shoulder to shoulder / J.S. Pughe.

Puck magazine cover - Shoulder to shoulder / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a diminutive William Jennings Bryan standing on a street before two gigantic men representing labor and business, waving a red flag labeled "Repudiation" and a paper that states "We demand that the ... More

He must be kept out / Keppler. - Public domain portrait engraving

He must be kept out / Keppler. - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows Uncle Sam as a policeman using a billy club labeled "Votes" to prevent a diminutive figure labeled "Free Silver" and "16 to 1" from entering the White House with papers labeled "Populism" and "Disho... More

Gone crazy / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Gone crazy / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows an old man labeled "Silverite" riding on the Democratic Donkey labeled "Dem. Party", racing toward an "Abyss of Political Mania" with a policeman chasing him on horseback labeled "Sound Money Democr... More

Puck magazine cover - Buncombe and Boodle / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - Buncombe and Boodle / Dalrymple.

Print shows William Jennings Bryan as a puppet being manipulated by a well-dressed man sitting on a large money bag labeled "Silver Mining Syndicate" and listing names and dollar amounts, "Hearst $75,000,000, F... More

The adopted son - he thinks he is bigger than the old man / Dalrymple.

The adopted son - he thinks he is bigger than the old man / Dalrymple.

Print shows Father Knickerbocker, a symbolic figure for New York City, holding a roll of papers labeled "Charter", looking down at a young boy labeled "Brooklyn" on the sidewalk outside a building labeled "Grea... More

Caricature, The old story / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The old story / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Puck holding a lithographic pen, talking to President McKinley as a "shiftless tenant" sitting in a rocking chair while the roof labeled "Bad Currency System" on his house deteriorates, creating a l... More

Puck magazine cover - A little suggestion / J.S. Pughe.

Puck magazine cover - A little suggestion / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows President McKinley taking a break to smoke a cigar while a wax figure sits at his desk to suggest that he is hard at work reviewing applications from office seekers who are clamoring in the backgrou... More

Caricature, Poor Illinois! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Poor Illinois! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Illinois governor John R. Tanner as a devilish executioner holding a gallows, with noose, labeled "For Capitalists". The "Illinois" capitol building is in the background. Caption: She had the Hayma... More

What he wants to see, be gosh! / J.S. Pughe.

What he wants to see, be gosh! / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a man labeled "Hayseed Legislator" standing on the sidewalk of "Fifth Ave." in New York City, pointing his umbrella toward a tenement house labeled "The Vanderbilt Flats formerly the Marble Palace".... More

Caricature, Ready for duty / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Ready for duty / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Puck holding suitcase with sword, standing before President William McKinley, offering his services; McKinley is sitting in a chair, holding a quill pen and papers, behind him, hanging on the wall, ... More

They can't hold him back / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

They can't hold him back / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

Print shows an American soldier carrying a rifle and bag labeled "U.S.V.", walking in a tropical location; diminutive figures labeled "Bryan, Ottendorfer, Pulitzer, Atkinson, [and] Godkin" are attempting to hol... More

The modern Danaë and the golden rain / Frank A. Nankivell '99.

The modern Danaë and the golden rain / Frank A. Nankivell '99.

Print shows a man reclining on a "Map of New York" with Thomas C. Platt holding a platter catching gold coins raining down in the form of bribes from above. Illus. from Puck, v. 46, no. 1175, (1899 September 1... More

The outcome / Dalrymple. - Public domain portrait engraving

The outcome / Dalrymple. - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows General William R. Shafter looking through binoculars at General Nelson A. Miles who is emerging from the small opening of a large ear trumpet labeled "Spanish-American War". Illus. from Puck, v. 4... More

Puck Easter / Frank A. Nankivell '99.

Puck Easter / Frank A. Nankivell '99.

Print shows a young messenger boy asking a fashionably dressed young woman to sign for the delivery of her Easter bonnet. Illus. from Puck, v. 45, no. 1152, (1899 April 5), cover. Copyright 1899 by Keppler & S... More

Caricature, Muscovite caution / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Muscovite caution / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration showing a bear wearing a crown labeled "Russia" looking across a river in India at a large beehive labeled "British Beehive Herat Honey" on a building with minarets. Caption continues: Russia I w... More

If he has to take to water / Dalrymple.

If he has to take to water / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing John Bull as a sailor, floating in a life-preserver labeled "British Navy 800 War Ships", surrounded by huge waves labeled "Germany," "France," and "Russia." There are cannon barrels pointi... More

The cock that crowed too soon / Dalrymple.

The cock that crowed too soon / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows Admiral George Dewey as a rooster crowing "I want to be president" with Uncle Sam, in his bed clothes, leaning out a window to throw a boot at him. Illus. in: Puck, v. 47, no. 1214 (1900 Jun... 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 thes...

Political cartoon showing child, representing Puck, pointing at Richard "Boss" Croker, Thomas Collier Platt, and Matthew Stanley Quay. Illus. in: Puck, v. 46, no. 1194 (1900 Jan. 24), cover. Copyright by Kepple... More

Caricature, It won't take / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, It won't take / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan holding a large bellows labeled "Bryanism", which he is using to fan the flames of a small campfire labeled "Imperialism." On the left side of the fire is Carl Schurz a... More

The old enemy of the canal at his old tricks / Dalrymple.

The old enemy of the canal at his old tricks / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows a huge man representing transcontinental railroad freight shipping interests with many strings linked to members of the U.S. Senate to stall legislation on a "Nicaragua Canal Treaty." Illus.... More

The Bryan-made crown; - it won't hold water / K.

The Bryan-made crown; - it won't hold water / K.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan holding a pitcher labeled "The Commoner" pouring water labeled "Editorials" into a paper crown labeled "McKinley's Crown," which is filled with holes and leaking water ... More

Puck magazine cover - His declaration of independence / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - His declaration of independence / Keppler.

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt nailing a "notice" to the door of a federal building that states: "I will appoint no man to office, even if recommended by the organization, unless he is wholly q... More

Puck magazine cover - The Pullman porter's "kick" / Ehrhart.

Puck magazine cover - The Pullman porter's "kick" / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a thin, tattered "Pullman Sleeping Car Porter" holding a piece of paper "Tips Daily Average on each Trip" which shows a 70% reduction in tips between 1890 and 1900, at the bottom it states "P... More

Caricature, "Never again!" / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, "Never again!" / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a man, possibly Alton B. Parker, labeled "New Democracy" and wearing a hat with plume labeled "1904" and holding a crossbow labeled "Jeffersonian Principles"; William Jennings Bryan sits on t... More

His finish / Dalrymple.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

His finish / Dalrymple.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration shows Richard Croker as the Tammany Tiger dressed as a cardinal in England, receiving long distance news about an explosive "Tammany Investigation" in New York. Caption: Croker Wolsey I have touc... More

Puck Easter / L.M. Glackens. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Puck Easter / L.M. Glackens. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows a young woman walking arm in arm with a rabbit carrying a basket of Easter eggs; a tonsured monk standing in the background is startled by what he sees.

"Here's looking at you!" / J.S. Pughe.

"Here's looking at you!" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Prince Henry, half-length portrait, left profile, and Puck holding up a stein and offering a toast while standing on top of a building that is draped with American and German flags. Illus. i... More

Puck Christmas 1902 / Frank A. Nankivell 1902.

Puck Christmas 1902 / Frank A. Nankivell 1902.

Illustration shows two young women kissing Santa Claus as he enters through a window with his bag of toys. Illus. in: Puck, v. 52, no. 1344 (1902 December 3), cover. Copyright 1902 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

During the investigation / Frank A. Nankivell 1901.

During the investigation / Frank A. Nankivell 1901.

Illustration shows Mr. and Mrs. Newrich and their daughter consulting with a man who is using "Burke's Peerage" to trace the lineage of a prospective son-in-law. Caption: Mrs. Newrich You say Lord Naryared's ... More

Caricature, It can't be shut off / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, It can't be shut off / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Samuel W. Pennypacker, governor of Pennsylvania, wearing a fools' cap, trying to block the light of "Publicity" with a sheet of paper labeled "Pennsylvania Gag Law"; the light from a lantern ... More

Unionism or the National Guard? / Ehrhart.

Unionism or the National Guard? / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a laborer standing at center holding a rifle labeled "Law and Order" and a National Guard uniform labeled "Patriotism" which he is offering to Uncle Sam who is standing on the left with his h... More

Out in Salt Lake City / Ehrhart.

Out in Salt Lake City / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows two Mormon elders discussing another Mormon who has been found guilty of bigamy. Caption: Elder Heaperholmes He has been tried by the church and found guilty of bigamy. / Elder Holikuss Gu... More

Hard lines / Frank A. Nankivell 1903.

Hard lines / Frank A. Nankivell 1903.

Illustration shows two businessmen sitting in an office discussing the success of the local trolley service. Caption: Visiting Magnate Is your new trolley-line a success? / Local Magnate Not as great as we h... More

Puck Christmas 1905 / Hassmann., Puck magazine cover

Puck Christmas 1905 / Hassmann., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows Santa Claus kissing a young woman on the cheek, framed by a holly wreath. Illus. in: Puck, v. 58, no. 1501 (1905 December 6), cover. Copyright 1905 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Dispossessed / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Dispossessed / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows a depressed old man wearing formal clothing, sitting on the sidewalk on small railroad cars labeled "Street Railways", in his pocket is a paper labeled "Expiring Franchises" and protruding fr... More

A saffron dream / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

A saffron dream / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows William R. Hearst accepting opium from Arthur Brisbane and, while in a drug induced state, dreams of the state house in Albany, New York and the White House in Washington, D.C. Illus. in: Pu... More

"Oh, Mother, may I go out to swim?" / Frank A. Nankivell 1906.

"Oh, Mother, may I go out to swim?" / Frank A. Nankivell 1906.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam dressed as a woman holding a switch of bound rushes in his left hand, talking to a young girl labeled "Philippines"; they are standing on a beach with the water labeled "Free Trade ... More

The infant Hercules and the Standard Oil serpents / Frank A. Nankivell 1906.

The infant Hercules and the Standard Oil serpents / Frank A. Nankivell...

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as the infant Hercules fighting large snakes with the heads of Nelson W. Aldrich and John D. Rockefeller. Illus. in: Puck, v. 59, no. 1525 (1906 May 23), cover. Copyright ... More

"God rest you, merry gentleman, let nothing you dismay" / L.M. Glackens.

"God rest you, merry gentleman, let nothing you dismay" / L.M. Glacken...

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt standing at an open window greeting a group of men singing Christmas carols; the carolers are John D. Rockefeller, Joseph B. Foraker, Henry H. Rogers, Edward H. Harriman, D... More

Puck Easter 1907 / L.M. Glackens., Puck magazine cover

Puck Easter 1907 / L.M. Glackens., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows a large mean-looking hen wearing a large black bonnet, standing over her brood, fully mature men and women hatching from eggs who seem intent on meeting each other. Illus. in: Puck, v. 61, n... More

Puck magazine cover - "Goal!" / Frank A. Nankivell 1908.

Puck magazine cover - "Goal!" / Frank A. Nankivell 1908.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt wearing an athletic uniform with letters "B.S.A.C." on the shirt, shoot a large basketball looking like and labeled "Taft" toward a basket labeled "Nomination".

Narcissus / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Narcissus / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as Narcissus sitting on a rock beside a pool of water labeled "Democratic Sentiment", staring at his reflection. Illus. in: Puck, v. 63, no. 1614 (1908 February 5), co... More

Puck magazine cover - "Here, Puss, Puss!" / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - "Here, Puss, Puss!" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan offering a bowl of "Anti-Injunction Cream" and William H. Taft offering a sprig of "Anti-Injunction Catnip" to a cat labeled "Labor Vote" that has the face of Samuel Go... More

They know the kind of decoys to use / K.

They know the kind of decoys to use / K.

Illustration shows two men labeled "Political Boss" and "Public Service Corporation" with shotguns, hiding in tall reeds near decoys labeled "Respectable Candidates" trying to lure a flock of ducks or geese la... More

Germ proof / L.M. Glackens. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Germ proof / L.M. Glackens. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a rotund man labeled "Trust Official" inoculating himself labeled "Personal Immunity" with "Fine Vaccine" which is "Specially Prepared by Senate & House, Washington D.C." Above his head is a ... More

The consumer's only chance / Frank A. Nankivell.

The consumer's only chance / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows a woman mooring an airship to the chimney on the roof of her home by the light of a full moon; on board the airship are "American Goods Bought in England" that are being smuggled into the U.S... More

The two razors / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The two razors / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam shaving with a razor labeled "Taft"; on the vanity is a straight-edge razor labeled "Roosevelt" showing the face of Theodore Roosevelt, also a cup of lather labeled "My Policies". ... More

Up to date / Flohri. - Public domain portrait print

Up to date / Flohri. - Public domain portrait print

Theodore Roosevelt saying to William Howard Taft, "I can lick my weight in wildcats, C.Q.D!", and Taft replying, "Oh, that's nothing; I can eat my weight in 'possums, P.D.Q!" Illus. in: Judge, v. 56, 1909 Feb. ... More

Easter Puck / Gordon Ross. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Easter Puck / Gordon Ross. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a bright red devil hiding in a garden of white Easter lilies.

The bridge crush / Gordon Grant '10.

The bridge crush / Gordon Grant '10.

Illustration shows an attractive woman playing billards surrounded by four dashing men offering her advice on how to approach a bridge shot. Caption: Expert advice on how to handle it. Illus. in: Puck, v. 67, ... More

"Here's your hat! What's your hurry?" / K.

"Here's your hat! What's your hurry?" / K.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam handing top hats to Eugene Hale and Nelson W. Aldrich outside the doors of the "U.S. Senate". Illus. in: Puck, v. 67, no. 1734 (1910 May 25), cover. Copyright 1910 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

"I guess we'll keep this one" / Kep.

"I guess we'll keep this one" / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam picking a puppy labeled "Wilson" from a litter of puppies labeled "Foss, Baldwin, Harmon, [and] Dix"; the mother of the puppies is labeled "Democratic Party". Illus. in: Puck, v. 6... More

A warm wave coming / Gordon Ross.

A warm wave coming / Gordon Ross.

Illustration shows a beautiful young woman riding an ocean wave approaching the beach; also shows a lobster and a fish. Illus. in: Puck, v. 70, no. 1798 (1911 August 16), cover. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

An old acquaintance / Ross. - Public domain ocean liner image

An old acquaintance / Ross. - Public domain ocean liner image

Illustration shows two mermaids discussing the actions of a third mermaid, who appears to be flirting with a man on an ocean liner. Caption: First Mermaid I think it's awfully brazen of Tessie to flirt so wit... More

The grizzly bare / G. Ross. - Victorian era public domain image

The grizzly bare / G. Ross. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows an attractive young woman and an old, bald man dancing the Grizzly Bear dance on the shore of a beach next to lobsters, crabs, and fish, as well as other beach goers in the background. Capti... More

To the seventh heaven / Gordon Ross.

To the seventh heaven / Gordon Ross.

Illustration shows a young man and a young woman riding in an airplane, the man has his arm around her waist; below them, angels trumpet a diamond-studded number "7". Caption: A tour for St. Valentine's Day Sa... More

"Vot? Not let me in? Vy, I vos Uncle Samuels!" / K.

"Vot? Not let me in? Vy, I vos Uncle Samuels!" / K.

Illustration shows a Jewish man impersonating Uncle Sam, with a "Passport" in his pocket, standing outside the Moscow city walls trying to gain entry; a large bear wearing a crown labeled "Russia" is leaning ov... More

Right in style / Frank A Nankivell.

Right in style / Frank A Nankivell.

Illustration shows an attractive young woman stylishly dressed in the latest fashion. Caption: Her Brother Now I know what became of my new bath-robe. Illus. in: Puck, v. 70, no. 1820 (1912 January 17), cover... More

The flies got wise / L.M. Glackens.

The flies got wise / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a large spider labeled "Flim Flam Finance" with a disgruntled look on its face, sitting on a cobweb labeled "Wall Street", looking at a bunch of flies labeled "The Public" hovering just beyon... More

There is always a last straw / Will Crawford.

There is always a last straw / Will Crawford.

Illustration shows German Emperor William II about to place another bundle of rifles, swords, and ammunition labeled "The Last Straw" onto a huge stack of weapons labeled "German Armament" on the back of a came... More

"Now will you believe me?" / L.M. Glackens.

"Now will you believe me?" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a young boy showing his younger siblings a Santa Claus suit in a wardrobe to convince them that Santa Claus does not exist.

The close of the season - Public domain book illustration

The close of the season - Public domain book illustration

Illustration shows a mermaid riding on the back of a sea serpent headed out to sea at the end of the summer season at a resort; she has turned to wave good bye to the resort staff on shore, who are in turn wavi... More

"Newyorkitis" / N. Greene '14. - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Newyorkitis" / N. Greene '14. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows a man and a woman engaged in a wild modern dance, with the woman flipping upside down, on a dance floor with nearby tables and patrons at a nightclub; in the background are a few bored men. ... More

Caricature, Snow-buntings / Will Hammell., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Snow-buntings / Will Hammell., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a beautiful young woman standing on a small hill with wind and blowing snow, and a cluster of snow buntings; she is wearing a bright red fur-lined coat and hat. Illus. in: Puck, v. 75, no. 1... More

The central bank / Frank A. Nankivell 1910.

The central bank / Frank A. Nankivell 1910.

Illustration shows a gigantic J. Pierpont Morgan clutching to his chest with his right arm large New York City buildings labeled "Billion Dollar Bank Merger"; in the foreground, a young child puts a coin in a "... More

Uncle Tom's cabin -- as it will have to be played if Johnson wins / L.M. Glackens.

Uncle Tom's cabin -- as it will have to be played if Johnson wins / L....

Illustration shows in a theatrical production of Uncle Tom's Cabin, heavyweight champion boxer Jack Johnson standing over Simon Legree, whom he has knocked to the stage with one punch.

Uncle Tom's cabin -- as it will have to be played if Johnson wins / L.M. Glackens.

Uncle Tom's cabin -- as it will have to be played if Johnson wins / L....

Illustration shows in a theatrical production of Uncle Tom's Cabin, heavyweight champion boxer Jack Johnson standing over Simon Legree, whom he has knocked to the stage with one punch.

Waiting for scraps from the Thanksgiving table / Dalrymple.

Waiting for scraps from the Thanksgiving table / Dalrymple.

Print shows Richard Croker sitting at a table, sharpening a large knife; there is a turkey labeled "Patronage of Greater N.Y." on a platter on the table. A small a dog labeled "Platt", sitting on a hassock next... More

Couple at the races / Plummer. - Public domain  drawing

Couple at the races / Plummer. - Public domain drawing

Drawing shows a young, well-dressed couple walking their dog at the horse races.

New York's St. Patrick / F. Opper.

New York's St. Patrick / F. Opper.

Print shows Mayor William L. Strong as St. Patrick standing outside "N.Y. City Hall", holding a long crosier labeled "Power to Remove", driving away snakes and frogs labeled "Tammany Office-Holder, Tammany Heel... More

The great white weigh / Will Crawford.

The great white weigh / Will Crawford.

Illustration shows a Dutchman holding with his left hand balance scales on which are pelts and a weight; he is supporting the side of the scales with the pelts with his left foot and is holding the other side o... More

Father Knickerbocker's next job / F.M. Hutchins.

Father Knickerbocker's next job / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows Father Knickerbocker, a symbolic figure for New York City, tossing an old man with a long beard out of a building labeled "N.Y. City", papers labeled "Anti Local Option, Blue Laws, Hayseed Legislati... More

Let 'er go, Professor! / L.M. Glackens.

Let 'er go, Professor! / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt at the "Congressional Vaudeville" conducting an orchestra with a large stick labeled "The Big Stick", with two band members, Elihu Root and William H. Taft perfor... More

The crown prince / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The crown prince / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt, wearing royal robes, holding on his shoulders and presenting a diminutive William H. Taft wearing a crown. Among the throng in the background are Charles W. Fair... More

The hon. James Otis, jun. Esq. - Public domain portrait engraving by James Otis

The hon. James Otis, jun. Esq. - Public domain portrait engraving by J...

Print shows James Otis, bust portrait, flanked by Hercules crushing a snake with his foot and Minerva holding a staff topped with a liberty cap. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1770, ti... More

Too weak to fight - too old to run / F. Graetz.

Too weak to fight - too old to run / F. Graetz.

Print shows the British Lion carrying William E. Gladstone, dressed as a woman, on his back, as they head into the sea after departing the "British Consul" in advance of "Anarchy, Riot, [and] Bloodshed"; the li... More

The original political dude out-duded / F. Opper.

The original political dude out-duded / F. Opper.

Print shows Chester A. Arthur dressed as a dandy, walking on a sidewalk with a young woman labeled "Republican Party" who is carrying a small dog labeled "Protection"; standing behind them, on the sidewalk, is ... More

Puck magazine cover - Old-school etiquette / F. Graetz.

Puck magazine cover - Old-school etiquette / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows a woman appealing to a man holding a cane labeled "Allopath" and topped with a skull who has turned his back on a sick child lying in a bed; on the far side of the bed is another man with pap... More

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