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A sachem of the Abenakee Nation rescuing an English officer from the Indians

A sachem of the Abenakee Nation rescuing an English officer from the I...

Print shows a Native chief holds back two Natives who were about to kill an Englishman. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, .... Boston : 1768, p. E2. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings an... More

The defeat of the Spanish fleet under Don Juan de Langara, by Sir George Brydges Rodney, Decr. 16th 1779, off Cape St. Vincent - most humbly inscribed to Prince William Henry

The defeat of the Spanish fleet under Don Juan de Langara, by Sir Geor...

Print shows a naval battle between the British fleet, under the command of Sir George Brydges Rodney, and a much smaller Spanish fleet, under the command of Don Juan de Langara, off Cape Saint Vincent, Portugal... More

[Woman and beggar]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

[Woman and beggar]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A well-dressed woman stops on a quiet street to drop money into the hat of a beggar accompanied by a dog on a leash. No copyright information found with item. Title devised. Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin... More

Sports of the olden time engraved expressly for Godey's Lady's Book by W. Warner

Sports of the olden time engraved expressly for Godey's Lady's Book by...

Print shows a young woman sitting side-saddle on a horse, holding a bird on her right wrist; she is riding through countryside with two dogs and a man, possibly a servant, who is running nearby. Includes a ske... More

A black and white photo of a woman holding a baby The keepsake / Stephanoff ; Sartain.

A black and white photo of a woman holding a baby The keepsake / Steph...

Print shows Lady Ermengarde, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front, holding two letters in her hands on her lap, she has her head tilted slightly forward and to her left as she ponders the content... More

The election - Drawing. Public domain image.

The election - Drawing. Public domain image.

Two cartoons showing politicians trying to buy votes. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 1, 1857 Nov. 7, p. 713.

Our exposure of the swill milk trade

Our exposure of the swill milk trade

2 captions: 1. Scene at the Offal Dock, foot of Forty-Fifth Street, East River, N.Y. Dissecting the cow, brought from the 16th St. swill cow stables. The picture of the cow shows the right side in a putrified s... More

One man sows and another reaps - A cartoon of a man running away from another man

One man sows and another reaps - A cartoon of a man running away from ...

Illustration shows a man from the South sowing cotton and Union soldiers harvesting the crop. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1861 July 6, p. 419.

Grafton, Virginia, now occupied by General McClellan's forces

Grafton, Virginia, now occupied by General McClellan's forces

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 233 (1861 June 15), p. 381 (center).

A Rebel guerrilla raid in a western town / Th. Nast.

A Rebel guerrilla raid in a western town / Th. Nast.

Print shows a raid on a western town by a group of Confederate guerrillas who are abusing and executing the citizens, destroying property, and stealing whatever they can carry away. Illus. from: Harper's weekl... More

U.S Mail boat dock, Harrison's Landing, James River, Virginia--Floating houses of the contrabands erected on the freight boats, etc.

U.S Mail boat dock, Harrison's Landing, James River, Virginia--Floatin...

After a sketch by J.H. Schell. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1862 Aug. 9, p. 308.

The war in Virginia - the 18th Army Corps storming a fort on the right of the Rebel line before Petersburg, June 15 / sketched by our special artist, E. Forbes.

The war in Virginia - the 18th Army Corps storming a fort on the right...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1864 July 9, p. 244.

Hoboken riding club, riding the "Jeu de Barre," or catch play, at their annual exhibition, March 24 / Bghs.

Hoboken riding club, riding the "Jeu de Barre," or catch play, at thei...

Print shows three horsemen, in an arena, engaged in a contest where the objective is to capture a ribbon attached to the left shoulder of each rider without losing ones own ribbon. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's il... More

"Time works wonders." Iago. (Jeff Davis) "For that I do suspect the lusty moor hath leap'd into my seat : the thought whereof doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards." -- Othello / Th. Nast.

"Time works wonders." Iago. (Jeff Davis) "For that I do suspect the lu...

Cartoon showing Jefferson Davis looking over his shoulder at Hiram Revels seated in the United States Senate. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 April 9, p. 232.

First reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York / A.R. Waud.

First reading of the Declaration of Independence in New York / A.R. Wa...

Crowd around George Washington on horseback in foreground. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 July 9, p. 433.

The far west - shooting buffalo on the line of the Kansas-Pacific Railroad / Bghs.

The far west - shooting buffalo on the line of the Kansas-Pacific Rail...

Print shows hunters shooting at a herd of bison from a train and along the tracks. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 32, no. 818 (1871 June 3), p. 193.

An Irish wake from a sketch by M. Woolf

An Irish wake from a sketch by M. Woolf

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 17, 1873 March 15, p. 204.

The Bashful model / S.L. Fildes.

The Bashful model / S.L. Fildes.

A scene in Newgate Prison, London, where a prisoner, being held down by police, is compelled to sit for his photograph, to be placed in the "Rogue's Gallery". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1873 Nov. 29, pp. 1064-1065.

The Ohio whiskey war - the ladies of Logan singing hymns in front of barrooms in aid of the temperance movement

The Ohio whiskey war - the ladies of Logan singing hymns in front of b...

After a sketch by S.B. Morton. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1874 Feb. 21, p. 392.

The "War of Races"--The conflict in Tennessee - the "Regulators" shooting Blacks near Trenton, in Gibson County / sketched by W. Webb Metz.

The "War of Races"--The conflict in Tennessee - the "Regulators" shoot...

Three African American men on ground after being shot; armed men on horseback in moonlight in background. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 39, 1874 Sept. 19, p. 17.

Montana - the Nez Percé War - incidents in the defeat and capture of Chief Joseph by General Nelson A. Miles Surrender of Chief Joseph and his principal warriors at General Miles's headquarters, October 5-6 / / from sketches by G.M. Holland.

Montana - the Nez Percé War - incidents in the defeat and capture of C...

Chief Joseph handing rifle to General Nelson Miles as a gesture of surrender. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 45, no. 1153 (1877 November 3), p. 141 (bottom).

How the street-cleaning authorities in New York guard against summer epidemics / Opper.

How the street-cleaning authorities in New York guard against summer e...

Irishman(?) cleaning street with broom in slum, New York City. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, v. 48, (1879 Aug. 2), p. 372.

[Seated man]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

[Seated man]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A man with long, thin legs, sits in a chair with one leg crossing over the other at the knee. His long, thin nose, overlaps the crossed leg. No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower right: F. Gr... More

This is not the New York Stock Exchange, it is the patronage exchange, called U.S. Senate / J.A. Wales.

This is not the New York Stock Exchange, it is the patronage exchange,...

Senators holding papers "patronage," "sold out," and "New York quotations," with T.C. Platt handcuffed to man on left, who is handing "orders of the boss" to Chester Arthur. Illus. in: Puck, v. 9, 1881 April 13... More

"Sic 'em!" / J. Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

"Sic 'em!" / J. Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows Charles Stewart Parnell, a prisoner in the "Kilmainham Kaboose", directing a pack of small dogs labeled "Healy, Kettle, Egan, O'Connor, Dillon, Davitt, Sexton, [and] Brennan" to attack the British L... More

[England's nightmare.  The Great Britain Gulliver overpowered and made helpless by French pygmies while asleep]

[England's nightmare. The Great Britain Gulliver overpowered and made...

The British lion as Gulliver, tied down by Lilliputian troops of French soldiers. Several members of the troops try to pull a moneybag from the lion's pocket. The lion laughs. Reinforcements from France arri... More

Sensible Roosevelt--A whipping-post for wife-beaters

Sensible Roosevelt--A whipping-post for wife-beaters

Cover illustration showing man wearing mask whipping another man manacled to whipping post, as a woman with arm in sling looks on. Illus. in: Judge, v. 3 , no. 71 (1883 Mar. 3), p. 1.

Gambling with death / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Gambling with death / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows, at center, a capitalist, sitting on money bags labeled "Insurance Money" and leaning against several papers labeled "New Policy", gambling with the Grim Reaper, while all around them disaste... More

The national dime-museum - will be run during the presidential campaign / Gillam.

The national dime-museum - will be run during the presidential campaig...

Illustration shows a gallery of presidential candidates, clockwise, from bottom left: John Kelly as a card-playing pig, Chester A. Arthur as "The Snake Charmer" charming a snake labeled "Stalwart Vote" with a h... More

A desperate attempt to solve the Mormon question / Mayer, Merkel & Ottmann, lith.

A desperate attempt to solve the Mormon question / Mayer, Merkel & Ott...

Composite of four caricatures on Mormonism by Gillam, Keppler, Opper, and Graetz. Illus. in: Puck, 1884, Feb. 13, pp. 376-377.

The late Allan Pinkerton, Head and Shoulders Portrait

The late Allan Pinkerton, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Allan Pinkerton, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 28, 1884 July 12, p. 452.

Puck's plan to relieve the country of two embarrassments - give Grant the surplus, and let him spend it on a little court of his own / Gillam.

Puck's plan to relieve the country of two embarrassments - give Grant ...

Illustration shows Ulysses S. Grant as a king sitting on a throne, surrounded by his courtiers, identified as Rev. J.P. Newman, Henry Ward Beecher, Roscoe Conkling, Jay Gould, George W. Childs, William Belknap,... More

Ohio - the mining troubles in Hocking Valley - scene in the town of Buchtel - the striking miners' reception of "Blackleg" workmen when returning from their work escorted by a detachment of Pinkerton's detectives / from a sketch by Joseph Becker ; Hyde.

Ohio - the mining troubles in Hocking Valley - scene in the town of Bu...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1884 Oct. 25, p. 152.

Good men on a bad platform / Zimmerman.

Good men on a bad platform / Zimmerman.

Illustration shows three men labeled "Wadsworth, Davenport, [and] Genl. Carr" hanging onto each other, standing on "The One Solid Plank" labeled "Financial & Civil-Service-Reform Resolutions" of a shaky platfor... More

Gulliver-Cleveland takes possession of the enemy's fleet and deprives them of their strength / Gillam.

Gulliver-Cleveland takes possession of the enemy's fleet and deprives ...

Illustration shows President Cleveland as Gulliver with a rope labeled "Good Policy" tied to the ships of the "Republican Party" and pulling them toward the opposite shore where a group of men, among them Ambas... More

Indian warfare--discovery of the village / [drawn by] R.F. Zogbaum ; J. Peckwell, sc.

Indian warfare--discovery of the village / [drawn by] R.F. Zogbaum ; J...

Soldier looking at Indian camp with binoculars from hill with Indian scout and another soldier by horses. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1885 Sept. 19, p. 613.

A New cavalry drill in the United States Army / drawn by T. de Thulstrup from photographs by Ch. Barthelmess & Co., Fort Bayard, New Mexico.

A New cavalry drill in the United States Army / drawn by T. de Thulstr...

Part of the Sixth Cavalry drilling in the region around Fort Bayard, New Mexico firing over their horses, which lie flat on the ground. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1885 April 4, p. 216.

This is what the "freedom of worship" bill means - can we hold the evil in check? / J. Keppler.

This is what the "freedom of worship" bill means - can we hold the evi...

Illustration shows a female figure with a shield labeled "Tolerance" and a sword labeled "Knowledge", using a cord labeled "Equality" to hold back a large snake labeled "Freedom Worship Bill" that has ensnared ... More

Virginia - tenth annual convention of the Knights of Labor, at Richmond - Frank J. Farrell, colored delegate of District Assembly No. 49, introducing General Master Workman Powderly to the convention / from a sketch by Joseph Becker.

Virginia - tenth annual convention of the Knights of Labor, at Richmon...

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1886 Oct. 16, p. 129.

[Robot cow walking up ship plank]

[Robot cow walking up ship plank]

Title devised by cataloger. Published, possibly as title page, in "The Automaton Dummy : Bovine Usher" by Wallace Peck, Life, 8:25 (July 8, 1886). (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustra... More

The Homestead riot wood engraving, Library of Congress

The Homestead riot wood engraving, Library of Congress

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, [1892], p. 676.

Restoring "prosperity" / Keppler, Jr., Political Cartoon

Restoring "prosperity" / Keppler, Jr., Political Cartoon

Print shows President Cleveland and five men using "Sound Policy Cement" to repair a statue labeled "Nat. Prosperity". Shown with Cleveland are John G. Carlisle, William L. Wilson, Daniel W. Voorhees, Charles T... More

Baptismal font in the church at Ajaccio where Napoleon was baptized

Baptismal font in the church at Ajaccio where Napoleon was baptized

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Life of Napoleon" by William M. Sloane, Century, 48:3 (Nov. 1894).

Rain-In-The-Face. (Sioux Indian) / A. Zeese & Co., Chi.

Rain-In-The-Face. (Sioux Indian) / A. Zeese & Co., Chi.

Rain-In-The-Face, half-length portrait, facing slightly right, in traditional Sioux costume. Copyright 1893 by Place & Coover. Illus. in: Oriental portrait types of the midway plaisance. St. Louis, Mo. : Publis... More

Uncle Sam's dream of conquest and carnage - caused by reading the Jingo newspapers Keppler

Uncle Sam's dream of conquest and carnage - caused by reading the Jing...

Print shows Uncle Sam asleep in a chair with a large eagle perched on a stand next to him; he is dreaming of conquests and annexations, asserting his "Monroe Doctrine" rights, becoming master of the seas, putti... More

Alas! Sam had a crying wife at both ends of the chain

Alas! Sam had a crying wife at both ends of the chain

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1933:0175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as headpiece in: "Plumblossom Beebe's Adventure" by Julian Ralph, Harper's magazine, 91:943 (... More

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1896 / C.J. Taylor.

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1896 / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Santa Claus holding a tankard and sitting on a large chair with Puck, holding the "Christmas Number", sitting next to him; their feet rest on a sack of toys. Illus. from Puck, v. 40, no. 1031, (189... More

April fools and April showers - Drawing. Public domain image.

April fools and April showers - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1933:175). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as comic in: Harper's young people, 17:872 (April 7, 1896).

The quarrelsome European nursery / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

The quarrelsome European nursery / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Print shows a large group of children in a nursery fighting amongst themselves, they are labeled "England" and "Russia", "Austria" and "Italy", "Greece" and "Turkey", "France" and "Germany" fighting over a chil... More

The keepers at the gate / Keppler.

The keepers at the gate / Keppler.

Print shows a farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labeled "Dingley Tariff", standing in his wagon, handing a heavy bag labeled "Toll" to a well-dressed bloated man labeled "Monopoly" sitting on a larg... More

Wrapped up in his pet idea / Dalrymple.

Wrapped up in his pet idea / Dalrymple.

Print shows President McKinley wearing a long cape labeled "Protection Monomania", sitting at a desk working on his "Tariff Plans", while ignoring a businessman who offers "Suggestions for Financial Reform"; in... More

The survival of the fittest / Keppler.

The survival of the fittest / Keppler.

Print shows a scene at dueling grounds in a wooded area where a duel has taken place between a tattered buccaneer labeled "Spain" and "Medievalism" and Uncle Sam who is holding a sword labeled "19th century Enl... More

The sphinx of the period / Keppler.

The sphinx of the period / Keppler.

Print shows Puck standing on wooden scaffolding in front of the bow of a huge new battleship in drydock with a large sphinx on the deck between the big guns. Illus. from Puck, v. 43, no. 1103, (1898 April 27),... More

Brains are mightier than the sword - a fairy story / F.M. Howarth.

Brains are mightier than the sword - a fairy story / F.M. Howarth.

Print shows a series of 12 panels relating a story about a dragon that is terrorizing a kingdom. The king issues a "proclamation" offering half his kingdom and his daughter's hand in marriage to any of his knig... More

In the path of the privateer / K.

In the path of the privateer / K.

Print shows a female figure labeled "Spirit of the 19th Century" rising out of the water to halt a small gunboat flying a Spanish flag labeled "Privateer" with a Spanish buccaneer aboard. Illus. from Puck, v. ... More

An awful tragedy of the Spanish War / Howard Chandler Christy, '98.

An awful tragedy of the Spanish War / Howard Chandler Christy, '98.

Young woman with knife in her chest lying on floor, killed by a drunk Spanish officer who sits sleeping with his head on a table. Illus. in: Leslie's weekly, 1898, Oct. 20, p. 313.

A trifle embarrassed / Keppler., Political Cartoon

A trifle embarrassed / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows Uncle Sam and Columbia standing at the entrance to the "U.S. Foundling Asylum" as a basket of crying children labeled "Puerto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii, [and] Philippine" is presented to them by arms label... More

A puzzle for the Populists / Keppler.

A puzzle for the Populists / Keppler.

Print shows John Jacob Astor wearing a military uniform and carrying a flag that states "On to Manila. Astor's Mountain Battery" and a sword, and holding the reins to many mules carrying cannon barrels, as he l... More

Puck magazine cover - A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Print shows the British Lion attempting to put out the flames of a campfire labeled "South African War"; in the background are two figures labeled "Russia" and "France", holding large pincers, who are pondering... More

"Busted!" / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer, Political Cartoon

"Busted!" / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer, Political Cartoon

Print shows William Jennings Bryan carrying a "Cross of Gold", a "Crown of Thorns", and a carpetbag labeled "W.J.B. Speeches" as he walks along railroad tracks headed in the opposite direction of Washington, D.... More

Ready for business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Ready for business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Print shows a scene in a courtroom with a Chinese man labeled "Chinese Question" sitting in a chair in front of three men identified as "France", "Germany" (William II), and "Russia". "Judge" John Bull is stand... More

The crabbed millionaire's puzzle / J.S. Pughe.

The crabbed millionaire's puzzle / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows an old man labeled "Millionaire" sitting in a chair atop a pile of moneybags, bemoaning the fact that he now has little time to give away his money in a satisfactory manner; on the left are t... More

The next candidate for statehood / O'Neill.

The next candidate for statehood / O'Neill.

Illustration shows Columbia handing a dress labeled "Statehood" to a young woman labeled "New Mexico." Illus. in: Puck, v. 50, no. 1294 (1901 December 18), cover. Copyright 1901 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

A suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition; - Let us have a chamber of female horrors / Dalrymple.

A suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition; - Let us have a chamber of fem...

Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull leading a group of world leaders walking in the center aisle between an exhibit of women suffragettes on pedestals; among the figures are "Mrs. Faith Healer," "Woman E... More

Superstition has always ruled the world / Ehrhart.

Superstition has always ruled the world / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a central figure of a wizard holding the strings to a wooden jumping toy shaped like a globe with a head, arms and legs; he is surrounded by vignettes with captions: "An early fake," "The Mil... More

Lachrymæ, chromolithograph

Lachrymæ, chromolithograph

Illustration shows a female figure draped in black, mourning over the tomb of Queen Victoria. Illus. in: Puck, v. 49, no. 1249 (1901 February 13), centerfold. Copyright 1901 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

In the shadow - Drawing. Public domain image.

In the shadow - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain reproduction of artwork, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Commercial might versus divine right / Keppler.

Commercial might versus divine right / Keppler.

Illustration shows a huge J.P. Morgan carrying a cornucopia filled with railroads, ships, telegraph lines, and steel rails as examples of the broad range of industry he controls; as he strides forward, the Germ... More

Watch of General Montgomery - Drawing. Public domain image.

Watch of General Montgomery - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1935:002). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Prologue of the American Revolution" by Justin H. Smith, Century, 65:727 (Mar. 1903).

Puck magazine cover - A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Puck magazine cover - A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a bundle of papers labeled "Canal Plans" patting a diminutive man, wearing a hat labeled "Panama", on the shoulder. The man smiles broadly and is leaning on a large sword. Cana... More

More rough riding / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

More rough riding / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a "Rough Rider" carrying a pike labeled "Fearlessness" and riding an elephant labeled "Administration"; he has chased many men labeled "Dishonest Official" and... More

Let me make you some fresh tea, she said

Let me make you some fresh tea, she said

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Sanctuary" by Edith Wharton, Scribner's magazine, 34:287 (Sept. 1903).

The vacant plate / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The vacant plate / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows the British Lion, the Russian Bear, a cat labeled Austria, and three dogs labeled "France, Italy, [and] Germany" gathered around a table for Thanksgiving dinner. The British Lion is holding a... More

Putting the screws on him / Keppler.

Putting the screws on him / Keppler.

Illustration shows George B. Cortelyou turning a vice to squeeze money for Theodore Roosevelt's campaign from a bloated man labeled "The Trusts". Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1444 (1904 November 2), cover. Copy... More

Puck Thanksgiving 1904 / L.M. Glackens., Puck magazine cover

Puck Thanksgiving 1904 / L.M. Glackens., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows a young woman with a shotgun over her left shoulder and carrying a dead turkey. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1447 (1904 November 23), cover. Copyright 1904 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Mr. Sisyphus Cortelyou rolling it up / Keppler.

Mr. Sisyphus Cortelyou rolling it up / Keppler.

Illustration shows George Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, as Sisyphus rolling a large boulder labeled "Majority for Roosevelt" up a steep hill. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1437 (1904 ... More

[Fairies in flower costume among mushrooms]

[Fairies in flower costume among mushrooms]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as headpiece in: "The Little People" by Madison Cawein, Century, 68:782 (Sept. 1904).

"Take your choice, gentlemen" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

"Take your choice, gentlemen" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Puck standing on a ballot box between President Theodore Roosevelt, who has one foot on the "Constitution", is waving a sword labeled "Militarism" in a threatening manner above his head, and ... More

Caricature, Left again / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Left again / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows an elderly woman labeled "Tariff Revision" angrily shaking her umbrella after being left standing on the railroad station platform as the "Republican Special" departs in a cloud of dust; two ... More

Mr. Orpheus of Boston / Kep. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mr. Orpheus of Boston / Kep. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows Thomas W. Lawson, as Orpheus, playing a lyre while sitting beneath a tree on a hillside in a pastoral setting, in the foreground are William A. Rockefeller, James R. Keene, J. Edward Addicks,... More

A voice from the past / Frank A. Nankivell.

A voice from the past / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows the ghost of Louis XVI of France warning Nicholas II of Russia to not make a hasty decision regarding the imprisoned writer Maxim Gorky and to heed the "Petition" and impassioned pleas for hi... More

Declaring a dividend / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Declaring a dividend / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a band of pirates on a beach, gathered around their booty of treasure chest and bags of gold coins. Among the pirates are John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Henry H. Rogers, He... More

Wier's Close--Edinburgh - Public domain book illustration, Library of Congress

Wier's Close--Edinburgh - Public domain book illustration, Library of ...

Print shows alley entrance lit by street lamp. Illus. in: Camera Work, no. 15, July 1906, plate I.

"Mon Dieu! Are there any more at home like you?" / J.S. Pughe.

"Mon Dieu! Are there any more at home like you?" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows rats Richard A. "McCurdy" and his son-in-law Louis A. "Thebaud" swimming ashore, rat James H. "Hyde" has already made it to shore labeled "France" where another rat, Judge "Andy Hamilton" is ... More

The moths and the flame / Frank A. Nankivell.

The moths and the flame / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows a candlestick with flame labeled "Speed Madness" and speeding automobiles caught in the illumination with people falling out of the cars and the wreckage collecting in the basin of the candle... More

The haunted house / Art Young. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The haunted house / Art Young. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows an interior view of a boardroom where the appearance of a ghost labeled "Spirit of Honesty" has frightened the men conducting business there, who are labeled "Corporation Lawyer, Fake Promote... More

Future occupations for Roosevelt / J.S. Pughe.

Future occupations for Roosevelt / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with Theodore Roosevelt, at center, as a rugged "Guide for City Sportsmen", with surrounding scenes showing Roosevelt as a teacher of "Natural History", an "Instructor in t... More

The seeds of socialism / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The seeds of socialism / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a gigantic boar wearing a crown with "$" and a shawl labeled "Plutocratic Greed" and holding the U.S. Capitol dome labeled "Special Privilege", inverted to form a bucket from which it is sowi... More

Puck Christmas 1908 / Gordon Grant., Puck magazine cover

Puck Christmas 1908 / Gordon Grant., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows a young woman sitting at her dressing table, holding up a mirror to admire her hair, as a maid arranges plant sprigs in her hair.

The rake's progress / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The rake's progress / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows a group of men identified as "Land Grafter, Politician, Special Privilege, Timber Grafter, Mineral Grafter, Public Utilities, Corporation Lawyer, [and] Tariff Grafter" sitting around a table ... More

[Figures on horseback] - Drawing. Public domain image.

[Figures on horseback] - Drawing. Public domain image.

Theodore Roosevelt leads a group on horseback, brandishing a whip and charging. Following him, also on horseback, are several figures from history and legend including a Roman warrior, the drunken Tam O'Shante... More

Like a Chinese play, it goes on forever / Frank A. Nankivell.

Like a Chinese play, it goes on forever / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows a Chinese play taking place on a small stage with Joseph G. Cannon and Nelson W. Aldrich offering two small doll-like figures labeled "Small Dealer" and "Consumer" to a dragon labeled "High P... More

The awakening / K. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The awakening / K. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows a "Middle West" farmer being awakened by Albert B. "Cummins" as a rooster while a man sneaks into the farmer's barn and is caught in the illumination of a lantern beam labeled "Tariff Greed".

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1909 / Gordon Grant.

Puck magazine cover - Puck Christmas 1909 / Gordon Grant.

Illustration shows a Christmas present box filled with beautiful female faces. Illus. in: Puck, v. 66, no. 1709 (1909 December 1), cover. Copyright 1909 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Puck magazine cover - The airship craze / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - The airship craze / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a golf club driving a golf ball that is covered with insects; at the bottom is a ticket booth labeled "Conquest of the Air" where insects can purchase tickets for rides on golf balls. Captio... More

Mating time / Gordon Ross. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Mating time / Gordon Ross. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a young man and a young woman kissing and their reflection in the full moon in the background, also shows frogs, rabbits, birds, and mushrooms as couples, and two trees as silhouettes of a yo... More

Christmas Puck / Gordon Ross. - Public domain dedication image

Christmas Puck / Gordon Ross. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows a beautiful young woman wearing a large red and green hat, standing among mistletoe, in the snow; in a frame with elves on each side at the base. Illus. in: Puck, v. 68, no. 1762 (1910 Decem... More

The walls of Jericho / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The walls of Jericho / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows supporters of a "Square Tariff Deal", carried in an ark by "Folk, Clark, Gore, Harmon, [and] Beveridge", march on Jericho, blowing ram-horns labeled "The Voice of the People" causing the wall... More

And the prize is death / Albert Levering.

And the prize is death / Albert Levering.

Illustration shows a macabre figure of the Roman god Mercury labeled "Speed Mania" leading automobile drivers speeding along country roads in an automobile race; they are being cheered by crowds even while havi... More

Caricature, A trip to Diana / Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A trip to Diana / Glackens., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a man in a "Taxiplane" hanging onto the coattails of a well-dressed man wearing a top hat who has leaped from the taxi to grab ahold of a nude statue of Diana atop a building. Caption: Popul... More

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