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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

Cleveland's entry into Washington - March 4th. 1885 / J. Keppler.

Cleveland's entry into Washington - March 4th. 1885 / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Grover Cleveland riding the Democratic donkey past the "Republican R.R.R. Hotel" on the way to his inauguration; he is surrounded by a host of characters that includes many political figures ... More

General Chester A. Arthur: Republican candidate for vice-president of the United States

General Chester A. Arthur: Republican candidate for vice-president of ...

Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonné / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 2426

One thing he can not shake off / Gillam.

One thing he can not shake off / Gillam.

Illustration shows Chester A. Arthur as a cat, with the spout labeled "'Soap' Campaign 1880", that has broken off a pitcher, around his neck; the pitcher labeled "N.Y. Ward Politics" lies on the ground nearby. ... More

A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labeled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, ... More

Still waiting / F. Opper. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Still waiting / F. Opper. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows several men with brooms and shovels locked outside a fence with a large, spiked gate labeled "Civil Service Reform", among them are Thomas F. Bayard, Samuel J. Tilden, Henry Watterson, Charles A. Da... More

The true meaning of Republican harmony / Gillam.

The true meaning of Republican harmony / Gillam.

Illustration shows several Republicans in a temple, with a sacrificial lamb labeled "Civil Service Reform" at the base of a statue labeled "Patronage" with a trident labeled "Spoils"; among them are Chester A. ... More

Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States

Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States

Chester Arthur, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Public domain photograph of politician, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Evacuation day" March 4th, 1885 - a Democratic dream / Gillam. Joseph Pulitzer

"Evacuation day" March 4th, 1885 - a Democratic dream / Gillam. Joseph...

Print shows the Republican Party, laying down their arms, lead by Chester A. Arthur, with George M. Robeson, James G. Blaine, Roscoe Conkling, Whitelaw Reid, Carl Schurz, John Sherman, Charles J. Folger, Robert... 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

The good samaritan / Gillam. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The good samaritan / Gillam. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester A. Arthur, and Grover Cleveland as pilgrims on a journey through rugged Middle Eastern landscape; leading the way is Hayes, holding a paper that states "Patronage... More

Getting hot enough for him / F. Graetz.

Getting hot enough for him / F. Graetz.

Print shows Chester A. Arthur sitting on a chair at a beach on the seashore, he is perspiring heavily and using a fan labeled "Stalwart Method" to cool himself, as the sun, labeled "Disunion-of-the-Republican-P... More

Put 'em on ice! / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Put 'em on ice! / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam putting politicians, newspaper editors, and others on "Ice" in an icehouse to keep them cool until campaign time for the presidential election. Among those depicted are Ulysses S. G... More

Rip Van Winkle's return / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Rip Van Winkle's return / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a scene outside a building labeled "Washington Inn" with an image of the U.S. Capitol on the sign; a large group of Republican legislators, politicians, and others are laughing at an old man ... More

The prodigal's return - a cold reception / F. Opper.

The prodigal's return - a cold reception / F. Opper.

Print shows Chester A. "Arthur" as a wealthy sheikh holding a rope attached to a fat cow labeled "Federal Patronage"; he turns away William "Mahone", as an old man, acestic or hermit, who has returned home from... More

Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidate for President, General Chester A. Arthur, Republican Candidate for Vice-President

Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidat...

Campaign poster showing head-and-shoulders portraits of James Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, with text and patriotic images including an American eagle and men gathered around flag.

Caricature, A sop to Cerberus / Gillam., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A sop to Cerberus / Gillam., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Chester A. Arthur offering a "Bill Excluding Chinese for 10 Years", in the shape of a Chinese man's face, to a three-headed Cerberus labeled "Western Vote" with the heads labeled "Demagogue, Hoodlum... More

A summer smoke-cloud / J. Keppler.

A summer smoke-cloud / J. Keppler.

Print shows Puck reclining before a table covered with alcoholic beverages, some labeled "V.H. Dusenbury's P.P. Brandy" and "Puck Punch [No London Punch]", smoking and blowing smoke rings. Among the figures app... More

Will he cast his sword into the balance? / Gillam.

Will he cast his sword into the balance? / Gillam.

Print shows John I. Mitchell labeled "Independent Reps." standing on one side of a balance scale labeled "Republican Scales" and "Penn"; he outweighs James D. Cameron who sits on the other side of the scale in ... More

Our national dog-show / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Our national dog-show / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a dog show where a variety of breeds are competing; in the upper left corner, labeled the "Judges' Stand" are several newspaper editors, among them are James Gordon Bennett (N.Y. Herald), Whi... More

Delilah Randall betrays the democratic Samson / Gillam.

Delilah Randall betrays the democratic Samson / Gillam.

Illustration shows Samuel J. "Delilah" Randall sitting in a chair labeled "Protection", holding scissors labeled "41 Democrats" in one hand and hair labeled "Tariff Reform Bill" in the other, his feet are resti... More

Theodore Roosevelt - Bottom's dream, Political Cartoon

Theodore Roosevelt - Bottom's dream, Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Puck's stereotypical Irishman labeled "Democracy" in the role of "Bottom" from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream", with Puck holding the head of an ass above him. He is holding a paper t... More

"Speak out" N.Y. Herald - Public domain dedication image

"Speak out" N.Y. Herald - Public domain dedication image

President-elect Grover Cleveland holds a telephone receiver to his ear. Behind him on the wall is a portrait of President Chester A. Arthur captioned, "Pres. of U.S. till March 4, 1885." No copyright informati... More

Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidate for President, General Chester A. Arthur, Republican Candidate for Vice-President

Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidat...

Campaign poster showing head-and-shoulders portraits of James Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, with text and patriotic images including an American eagle and men gathered around flag.

Speaker Keifer's kaleidoscopic speech, at the N.Y. Chamber of Commerce banquet, held at Delmonico's, May 9th, 1882 / J. Keppler.

Speaker Keifer's kaleidoscopic speech, at the N.Y. Chamber of Commerce...

Print shows a vignette cartoon with a carriage at center in which Jay Gould, Russell Sage, Cyrus W. Field, and William H. Vanderbilt are riding with large money bags, the wheels are labeled "Corporations" and "... More

The U.S. Hotel badly needs a "bouncer" / J. Keppler.

The U.S. Hotel badly needs a "bouncer" / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows the lobby of the U.S. Hotel with Uncle Sam and Puck behind the front desk on the left, at center is Chester A. Arthur as the "U.S. Hotel Presidential Bouncer" who is clearing the lobby of agi... More

In the jaws of death - a cold day for the Independent Party / Gillam.

In the jaws of death - a cold day for the Independent Party / Gillam.

Print shows Puck's figure for the "Independent Party" in a small sailboat of that name, flying a banner labeled "Independents", sailing through icy waters among large icebergs; in the background two ships label... More

Genl. Jas. A. Garfield, Genl. Chester A. Arthur

Genl. Jas. A. Garfield, Genl. Chester A. Arthur

L10967 U.S. Copyright Office. This record contains unverified data from PGA shelflist card. Associated name on shelflist card: Laing, Joseph.

James A. Garfield  Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Arthur Republican candidate for vice president / Vic Arnold.

James A. Garfield Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Art...

Broadside showing James A. Garfield, bust portrait, facing right, and Chester A. Arthur, bust portrait, facing front. 10784 U.S. Copyright Office. Signed on stone "Vic Arnold" lower left. Library has two impressions.

A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labeled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, ... More

The great national game - last match of the season to be decided Nov. 11th 1884 / Macbrair & Sons Lith. Cin'ti, O.

The great national game - last match of the season to be decided Nov. ...

Print shows a sandlot baseball game of presidential hopefuls with James G. Blaine pitching to Chester A. Arthur, with Samuel J. Tilden behind the plate and Roscoe Conkling as umpire, at first base is Benjamin F... More

A grand Shakesperian [sic] revival / J. Keppler.

A grand Shakesperian [sic] revival / J. Keppler.

Print shows Chester A. Arthur as King Henry IV on a cobblestone street, with Jay Gould and William H. Vanderbilt holding his cape, and accompanied by John P. Jones; he is accosted by Roscoe "Sir John" Conkling ... More

A new bull in the ring / F. Graetz.

A new bull in the ring / F. Graetz.

Print shows Chester A. Arthur riding the Republican elephant tossed high in the air in a "Political Arena", the elephant is patched with scandals labeled "Credit Mobilier, Collusion with Monopolies, Back Pay Gr... More

"The sleeping party" / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

"The sleeping party" / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows a woman labeled "Republican Party" asleep in the background, with members of her court, some dressed as women, also asleep, in the foreground; depicted are Whitlaw Reid, Murat Halstead, Russe... More

The great national game - last match of the season to be decided Nov. 11th 1884 / Macbrair & Sons Lith. Cin'ti, O.

The great national game - last match of the season to be decided Nov. ...

Print shows a sandlot baseball game of presidential hopefuls with James G. Blaine pitching to Chester A. Arthur, with Samuel J. Tilden behind the plate and Roscoe Conkling as umpire, at first base is Benjamin F... More

Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States

Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States

Chester Arthur, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left. Public domain photograph of politician, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

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

Rushing the season / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Rushing the season / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows the interior of the "Political Hot House" where many plants with the heads of politicians are potted and labeled with botanical names, for example "Butleria Cockeya", "McVeaghia No Chancea", "Tilden... 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 end of the republican party After "The Destruction of Jerusalem" by Kaulbach.

The end of the republican party After "The Destruction of Jerusalem" b...

After a large painting by Wilhelm von Kaulbach showing the "destruction of Jerusalem", this print shows the demise of the Republican Party with various Republicans, Mugwumps, Democrats, and allegorical figures,... More

A free feast for the congressional colored boys - they are all after a slice / F. Opper.

A free feast for the congressional colored boys - they are all after a...

Print shows several legislators slicing up a large watermelon labeled "River and Harbor Bill" in an effort to carry off a share for themselves, while Chester A. Arthur sleeps in the shade of a tree in the backg... More

"Puck" is not going to be left - he has a horse-show of his own / Gillam.

"Puck" is not going to be left - he has a horse-show of his own / Gill...

Print shows the interior of a barn crowded with horses and even more trying to get in, on the left, in the back, they are George M. Robeson, George F. Hoar, Rutherford B. Hayes, William Mahone, and Thomas C. Pl... More

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

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

Illustration shows a mermaid labeled "Presidency" swimming in water with a clear view of the fish that are attracted to her. Depicted are David Davis, Grover Cleveland, Joseph E. McDonald, Benjamin F. Butler, R... More

Puck magazine cover - Spoiling their calculations / J. Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - Spoiling their calculations / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows James G. Blaine and Chester A. Arthur sitting at a table on which are papers that state "The Republican State Convention at Utica, N.Y., April 23 1884" and "The Delegates At Large of New York... More

Chester A. Arthur. President of the United States / lith. by Buek & Lindner 65 Warren St., N.Y.

Chester A. Arthur. President of the United States / lith. by Buek & Li...

Print showing Chester A. Arthur, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, with right hand resting on table and holding papers in left hand. M15659 U.S. Copyright Office. Printed at top left: The American ... More

James A. Garfield  Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Arthur Republican candidate for vice president / Vic Arnold.

James A. Garfield Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Art...

Broadside showing James A. Garfield, bust portrait, facing right, and Chester A. Arthur, bust portrait, facing front. 10784 U.S. Copyright Office. Signed on stone "Vic Arnold" lower left. Library has two impressions.

James A. Garfield  Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Arthur Republican candidate for vice president / Vic Arnold.

James A. Garfield Republican candidate for president - Chester A. Art...

Broadside showing James A. Garfield, bust portrait, facing right, and Chester A. Arthur, bust portrait, facing front. 10784 U.S. Copyright Office. Signed on stone "Vic Arnold" lower left. Library has two impressions.

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Republican candidates for President and Vice-President, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur

Republican candidates for President and Vice-President, James A. Garfi...

General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Arnold, Vic., artist. Sarony, photographer. Seer's... More

The political Sam'ls of Posen / Gillam.

The political Sam'ls of Posen / Gillam.

Print shows a large group of political peddlers trying to sell their goods to Columbia as mistress of the house. Among those shown are Samuel J. Tilden selling "Tribulation Toys", Benjamin F. Butler with "Elast... More

The contest of beauty / J. Keppler.

The contest of beauty / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows a beauty contest where "First Prize" is the "Presidency". The presidential candidates, all dressed as women, are sitting on raised platforms around which men have gathered to admire their bea... More

A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labeled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, ... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Puck's review of the past year / J. Keppler.

Puck's review of the past year / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Puck with lithographic pen and a long banner with scenes from cartoons that appeared in Puck Magazine during 1884, such as the British Lion and "El Mahdi" in Egypt and Sudan, James G. Blaine'... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Puck magazine cover - Arthur's awkward "white elephant" / Gillam.

Puck magazine cover - Arthur's awkward "white elephant" / Gillam.

Print shows President Chester A. Arthur sitting on a rock with a large white elephant that looks like Roscoe Conkling standing next to him; Arthur is wondering how to get rid of the elephant. Uncle Sam, holding... More

Chester A. Arthur. C.M. Bell Studio, Washington DC

Chester A. Arthur. C.M. Bell Studio, Washington DC

Date based on span of years of C.M. Bell Collection. Negative number assigned by Library. Copy. Gift; American Genetic Association, 1975. Temp note: Batch 53.

The Danaid who is condemned to fill a leaking vessel / F. Graetz.

The Danaid who is condemned to fill a leaking vessel / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows Chester A. Arthur as a Greek Danaid pouring water labeled "Popularity" into a barrel labeled "Arthur Boom" filled with holes labeled "Stalwart Record", so that the water pours out as fast as ... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, 19th centu...

Picryl description: Public domain image, drawing, American, free to use, no copyright restrictions

Review of the troops by Columbia, George Washington, and Chester A. Arthur

Review of the troops by Columbia, George Washington, and Chester A. Ar...

Title devised by cataloger. No accession number. This catalog record contains preliminary or unverified data from a project done in BRS software, ca. 1985. mm / 860224.

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Puck's coaching parade, 1883 / F. Opper.

Puck's coaching parade, 1883 / F. Opper.

Illustration shows eight stagecoaches in a procession, each jammed with passengers; riding in the first coach, labeled "Republican Harmony Coach", are Chester A. Arthur, Roscoe Conkling, James G. Blaine, John A... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidate for President, General Chester A. Arthur, Republican Candidate for Vice-President

Our nation's choice--General James Abram Garfield, Republican candidat...

Campaign poster showing head-and-shoulders portraits of James Garfield and Chester A. Arthur, with text and patriotic images including an American eagle and men gathered around flag.

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Inauguration Ball, March 4th 1881 : [programme].

Program for the March 4, 1881 inauguration of U.S. president James A. Garfield. Includes listing of inaugural ball committees: Executive Committee, Hall and Promenade Reception Committee, Reception Committee, C... More