A new way to pay the national-debt / design'd by Helagabalis ; execute...
Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms, their pockets overflowing and bursting with coins (funds from the Treasury to cover Royal debts), Will... More
Caricature, The good boy / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image
Print shows an elderly woman labeled "Republican Party" sitting in a rocking chair, knitting, between John Sherman, who is sitting on a low stool on the left, reading a book labeled "Sound Finance", with a toy ... More
19th century - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.
A cartoon of a man sitting in a chair, 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. an... More
Sub treasurers taking long steps, or The magician broke down
Entered according to Act of Congress, in 1838 by H.R. Robinson, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the Southern District of N.Y. Printed & published by H.R. Robinson, 52 Cortlandt & 11 ... More
A new way to pay the national-debt / design'd by Helagabalis ; execute...
Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms, their pockets overflowing and bursting with coins (funds from the Treasury to cover Royal debts), Will... More
Who'll have the specie - Victorian era public domain image
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. Robi... More
Snowed in / J. Keppler. - coin, public domain photograph
Illustration shows Puck offering an "Anti Silver Coinage" snow shovel to William M. Evarts during a snowstorm that is depositing silver coins on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol and the Department of Treasury bu... More
The free silver highwayman at it again / Keppler.
Print shows a highwayman identified as a "Silverite", holding two handguns labeled "Free Coinage" and "McKinleyism", and with papers extending from a pocket labeled "Paternalism" and "Wild Cat Schemes"; he is h... More
Forced to peddle, though he is rich / Dalrymple.
Print shows Uncle Sam as a peddler offering "Bonds Sold For Gold" on a snowy street where he encounters a diminutive figure labeled "Canada" holding a paper labeled "Sound Currency System", she points to Uncle ... More
Puck magazine cover - In darkest congress / J.S. Pughe.
Print shows President Grover Cleveland standing on the floor of the House of Representatives, among congressmen, many dressed as natives, holding a large book labeled "Sound Money Message".
Something doing at Washington / Kep., Political Cartoon
Illustration shows President Wilson as a doctor standing at an open door labeled "63rd Congress", telling Uncle Sam as an expectant father standing outside the door that it looks like "it's going to be twins", ... More
A new way to pay the national-debt / design'd by Helagabalis ; execute...
Cartoon shows King George III and Queen Charlotte standing before the Treasury, moneybags under their arms, their pockets overflowing and bursting with coins (funds from the Treasury to cover Royal debts), Will... More
Matty's dream. Book illustration from Library of Congress
Clay portrays Martin Van Buren driven from the White House by nightmares of cider barrels and Whig presidential challenger William Henry Harrison. Van Buren flees the presidential mansion in his nightshirt, dro... More
The looking glass for 1787. A house divided against itself cannot stan...
A satire touching on some of the major issues in Connecticut politics on the eve of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The two rival factions shown are the "Federals," who represented the trading inter... More
Not this time! / Dalrymple. - Political cartoon, public domain image
Print shows President Cleveland at the helm of the "Ship of State", it's sails labeled "Honest Pensions, Wilson Tariff Bill, Sound Financial Policy, Adherence to the Traditional Policy of Non-Interference", [an... More
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! / Keppler.
Illustration shows a large man labeled "Monopoly", standing behind a panel, reaching around with his right arm, holding a diminutive figure labeled "Aldrich" who is pointing to an image labeled "What will happe... More
The looking glass for 1787. A house divided against itself cannot stan...
A satire touching on some of the major issues in Connecticut politics on the eve of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The two rival factions shown are the "Federals," who represented the trading inter... More
The little magician's sleight of hand performance. An absquabulating s...
Again the theme of corruption in the Van Buren administration, here centering on the President's "Sub-Treasury" or independent treasury program, passed by Congress in July 1840. A large frigate "United States,... More
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
It can not pass while he is there / Dalrymple.
Print shows President Cleveland standing on the steps to the "U.S. Treasury", holding a large sword labeled "Sound Money Policy", with left hand raised to stop the progress of an eight-headed, silver-scaled hyd... More
The evolution of the dollar / Dalrymple.
Illustration shows the financial situation for laborers and capitalists in 1875 and in 1900. The high interest earned by the dollar was good for the capitalist in 1875, but as interest on the dollar dropped, th... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
This is the house that Jack built
The Van Buren administration's record, particularly with regard to the handling of public finances, is condemned as corrupt and a perpetuation of unpopular Jacksonian policies. The artist echoes perennial Whig ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
A political movement. Book illustration from Library of Congress
The artist forecasts with obvious relish the ouster of Van Buren and his cronies from office by William Henry Harrison. Van Buren is shown leaving Washington in a large cart drawn by supporters (left to right) ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Full tilt for the Capitol - Public domain book illustration
The artist envisions public repudiation of Democratic hard-money policies, and the triumph of administration opponent Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, a conservative Democrat. Tallmadge, on horseback and armed with a l... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Black C.C. or the three Judas's
The cartoon pertains to some instance of corruption in the Van Buren administration. Van Buren shovels coins from a great pile into a bag held by a man (probably a federal judge), who urges him, "Matty fill up... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
Ocherk istorīi drevneĭ monetnoĭ sistemy na Rusi
Offprint. "Iz No. 3-go 'Chtenīi v Imperatorskom Obshchestv istorīi i drevnosteĭ rossīiskikh'"--Verso of front paper cover. Includes bibliographical references. Also available in digital form on the Library ... More
The looking glass for 1787. A house divided against itself cannot stan...
A satire touching on some of the major issues in Connecticut politics on the eve of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The two rival factions shown are the "Federals," who represented the trading inter... More