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Shylock's bad bargain / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Shylock's bad bargain / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Jay Gould as Shakespeare's Shylock from the Merchant of Venice, racing past the Doges' Palace in the Piazzetta di San Marco in Venice, being hounded by several men labeled "German Vote, Merch... More

Men may come, and men may go; but the work of reform shall go on forever / J. Keppler.

Men may come, and men may go; but the work of reform shall go on forev...

Illustration shows Columbia standing with Puck's figure for the "Independent" party/vote and Puck who is holding a design drawing for a statue labeled "Reform", which is under construction behind them by "D.W. ... More

The fishing season of 1884 - Drawing. Public domain image.

The fishing season of 1884 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Picryl description: Public domain image of fishing, fishing boat, river, lake, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

The only source from which he gets absolution / J. Keppler.

The only source from which he gets absolution / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Whitelaw Reid, as a bishop, absolving James G. Blaine, who is kneeling on a long list of scandals, at a confessional labeled "Tribune Sanctum". Includes a statement published in the "N.Y. Tri... More

The "three honest men" of Wall Street declare for Blaine / F. Opper.

The "three honest men" of Wall Street declare for Blaine / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Russell Sage, Jay Gould, and Cyrus W. Field as the Three Musketeers standing on Wall Street with their swords raised in support of James G. Blaine as the Republican presidential candidate; Sa... More

Caricature, "A unit" / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, "A unit" / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Grover Cleveland shaking hands with Puck's figure for the Independent Party labeled "Independent Voter"; behind them are bell tents with banners labeled "Reform". In the lower left corner is ... More

Caricature, His soonness / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, His soonness / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows New York Governor Hill pressing the "Notoriety" button for the "Presidential Elevator"; Uncle Sam, the manager of the elevator, is sitting nearby and tells Hill that he is too early, also sug... More

Puck's presidential possibilities. No. I, The national knife-grinder / F.M. Hutchins.

Puck's presidential possibilities. No. I, The national knife-grinder /...

Print shows presidential hopeful John Sherman, wearing a tall stove-pipe hat, standing in the middle of a village street, operating a grinding wheel labeled "Nomination" and sharpening a large knife labeled "La... More

The new coat / F. Opper. - Public domain photogrpaph

The new coat / F. Opper. - Public domain photogrpaph

Print shows William E. Chandler as a store clerk at the "Republican Misfit Clothing Company" helping David B. Hill purchase some new clothes; Hill is trying on a new coat that has a large golden medal labeled "... 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

Well protected / C.J. Taylor. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Well protected / C.J. Taylor. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows William McKinley walking down a street in the neighborhood of "Anarchy Slum" with a tall, well-dressed female figure labeled "Gold Standard" on his arm and two policemen labeled "Palmer" and "Buckne... More

Caricature, Put in his place / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Put in his place / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows William Bourke Cockran, labeled "Democratic Sound Money League" delivering a speech at Madison Square Garden in New York City, during which he presses down upon the back of William Jennings Bryan wh... More

Poor Tammany! / F. Opper. - Public domain portrait engraving

Poor Tammany! / F. Opper. - Public domain portrait engraving

Print shows the Tammany Tiger wearing a campaign button that states "16 to 1 Bryan and Sewall", and a watch chain with a "Pawn Ticket" instead of the watch, bemoaning the fact that the Republican Party platform... More

The frog who tried to be as big as a bull / J.S. Pughe.

The frog who tried to be as big as a bull / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration showing William McKinley as a bull standing next to a small pond, looking at a puffed up frog wearing a top hat and a bandolier. Illus. in: Puck, v. 47, no. 1205 (1900 April 11), centerfold. Copyr... More

How will our German-American vote? / Dalrymple.

How will our German-American vote? / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows an elderly German American man with one hand pointing to his head and the other pointing to a coin bank labeled "Savings Bank" on a table, he winks to reinforce that he thinks his investments... More

The power behind the scare-crow / J.S. Pughe.

The power behind the scare-crow / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a scarecrow in a corn field labeled "Nomination"; it is fashioned out of pieces of cloth labeled with the names of several states "Indiana, Illinois, Mass., Mich., Georgia, New York, Pennsylv... More

"Terrible Teddy" waits for "the unknown" / Keppler.

"Terrible Teddy" waits for "the unknown" / Keppler.

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a boxer sitting on a stool with his arms resting on the ropes in the near corner of a boxing ring, waiting for a challenger to enter the ring and sit in the va... More

The puzzled chicks / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

The puzzled chicks / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan as hens among confused chicks labeled "Reciprocity, Anti-Money Devil, Over-Capitalization, Gov't Control of Rail Roads, Income Tax, Anti Wall St.... More

The courtship of Bill Taft / Keppler.

The courtship of Bill Taft / Keppler.

Illustration shows a shy Theodore Roosevelt, as John Alden, talking to Priscilla Mullins labeled "Republican Party" sitting before a fireplace, with spinning wheel nearby, while William H. Taft, as Myles Standi... More

The live wire / K. - Public domain dedication image

The live wire / K. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows a live wire transmitting electricity spelling "Vice Presidency" dripping red drops and with jolts of lightning around it as it dangles between potential candidates in the upcoming presidentia... More

"Go home! D'yer hear me? Go home!" / L.M. Glackens.

"Go home! D'yer hear me? Go home!" / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Republican Campaign Manager" waving a cane, topped with the head of an elephant, at a small dog wearing a collar labeled "The Tariff" that has been following him. Illus. in: P... More

"Go on! You ask 'em! They can't do more than refuse" / J.S. Pughe.

"Go on! You ask 'em! They can't do more than refuse" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows the Democratic donkey carrying the "Democratic Dough Bag" and the Republican elephant carrying the "Republican Dough Bag" as they walk down "Wall Street", seeking campaign funding for the upc... More

Ruth and Naomi / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Ruth and Naomi / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as Naomi and William H. Taft as Ruth from the biblical story of loyalty. Caption: Ruth Taft Whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge; thy polic... More

The campaign Santa Claus / Frank A. Nankivell 1908.

The campaign Santa Claus / Frank A. Nankivell 1908.

Illustration shows a man, possibly Thomas F. Ryan, labeled "Postmaster General" dressed up like Santa Claus, standing beneath a sign that states "What is home without Statistics", placing sheets of paper labele... More

Why not introduce a little novelty into the campaign? / J.S. Pughe.

Why not introduce a little novelty into the campaign? / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with William Jennings Bryan and William H. Taft debating from the rear of a railroad car while whistle-stop campaigning, working shifts shaking hands, kissing babies, "Awar... More

"I've had a perfectly corking time!" / K.

"I've had a perfectly corking time!" / K.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt sitting on a bench, resting a mallet labeled "My Policies" on his right knee; there is a large jar labeled "Republican Convention" that he has just corked on the bench next... More

The vision of Joan of Arc / J. Norman Lynd (after Jules Bastien Lepage).

The vision of Joan of Arc / J. Norman Lynd (after Jules Bastien Lepage...

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt in a grove of trees, as a young Joan of Arc experiencing a vision of himself wearing a suit of armor and receiving a large sword labeled "Third Term". Illus. in: Puck, v. ... More

Woodrow and the bean-stalk / L.M. Glackens.

Woodrow and the bean-stalk / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Wilson" with an axe labeled "Tariff Revision" has chopped through vines labeled "Excessive Protection" causing a giant labeled "Monopoly" to fall to the ground. Illus. in: Puc... More

The boy scout / Will Crawford. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The boy scout / Will Crawford. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows President Taft as a scout sneaking up on a tipi labeled "Outlook Wig-Wam" which shows the shadows of several men wearing feather headdresses, the one on the left may be Theodore Roosevelt. I... More

"The irrespressible conflict" Or the Republican barge in danger

"The irrespressible conflict" Or the Republican barge in danger

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

God grant us peace We shall see more Rads "bottled up" in November.

God grant us peace We shall see more Rads "bottled up" in November.

Print shows a double campaign placard or sign. The work may be an uncut proof for two placards, produced for both Republican and Democratic camps during the 1868 campaign. It is unclear whether the Grant image ... More

The old bull dog on the right track

The old bull dog on the right track

An election year cartoon measuring Democratic candidate McClellan's military failures against the recent successes of his successor, Ulysses S. Grant. At right Grant, portrayed as a bulldog wearing a collar lab... More

The presidential sweepstakes of 1844. Preparing to start

The presidential sweepstakes of 1844. Preparing to start

Again, the race motif is used to parody election-year rivalries. (See "Footrace, Pensylvania Avenue," no. 1844-41). Here the artist portrays the candidates as horses, lining up before a stand from which several... More

The political gymnasium - Drawing. Public domain image.

The political gymnasium - Drawing. Public domain image.

A general parody on the field of presidential candidates and their supporters in the 1860 campaign. At the far left stands Constitutional Union party vice presidential candidate Edward Everett, as a muscle man ... More

Where both platforms agree--no vote--no use to either party / J.A. Wales.

Where both platforms agree--no vote--no use to either party / J.A. Wal...

Illustration shows James Garfield and Winfield S. Hancock nailing a Chinese man between two "Anti-Chinese" boards labeled "Republican Plank" and "Democratic Plank". Illus. in: Puck, v. 7, no. 175 (1880 July 14... More

The pedlar and his pack or the Desperate effort, an over balance

The pedlar and his pack or the Desperate effort, an over balance

A satire on the reverse impact of John Binns's anti-Jackson "coffin handbill" campaign during the presidential race of 1828. Editor-publisher Binns supports on his back a large load of coffins, upon which are ... More

Managing a candidate - Print, Library of Congress collection

Managing a candidate - Print, Library of Congress collection

A caustic portrayal of the abolitionist Whigs' manipulation of Winfield Scott during the 1852 campaign. Influential Whigs (left to right) New York "Times" editor Henry J. Raymond, "Tribune" editor Horace Greele... More

The trap sprung! The kinderhook fox caught!

The trap sprung! The kinderhook fox caught!

A parody of Democratic efforts to reelect incumbent Martin Van Buren in the face of broad popular support for Whig candidate William Henry Harrison. The print is a crude woodcut evidently based on Napoleon Saro... More

The masked battery or Loco-Foco strategy

The masked battery or Loco-Foco strategy

Another commentary on the Texas question (see "Texas Coming In," no. 1844-28), illustrating Democratic campaign strategy as advanced by Andrew Jackson. The idea of the annexation of Texas, repudiated by many of... More

A correct chart of Salt River - Public domain book illustration

A correct chart of Salt River - Public domain book illustration

"Salt River," the fictitious river of political doom, is charted here as a meandering stream of Democratic misfortunes. The chart was purportedly "prepared by Father Ritchie," i.e., Democratic editor and Polk a... More

The telegraphic candidates - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

The telegraphic candidates - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

In a race between the railroad and the telegraph the "telegraphic candidates," Lewis Cass and William O. Butler, are first to the White House. The artist ridicules Zachary Taylor for his hazy stance on major ca... More

A little game of bagatelle, between Old Abe the rail splitter & Little Mac the gunboat general

A little game of bagatelle, between Old Abe the rail splitter & Little...

The contest for the presidency in 1864 is depicted as a game of bagatelle (a game similar to pool) between Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln and Democrat George B. McClellan. Lincoln (left) holds a cue "Bal... More

The gunboat candidate at the Battle of Malvern Hill

The gunboat candidate at the Battle of Malvern Hill

Democratic presidential candidate George Brinton McClellan is lampooned as an incompetent military leader. He sits in a saddle mounted on the boom of the Union ironclad vessel "Galena." The print recalls two p... More

Leaders of the Democratic Party, Confederate States of America.

Leaders of the Democratic Party, Confederate States of America.

A searing, election-year indictment of four prominent figures in the Democratic party, three of them former Confederate officers. Former New York governor and Democratic presidential nominee Horatio Seymour is... 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

The recruiting-sergeant and the tough subject / Gillam.

The recruiting-sergeant and the tough subject / Gillam.

Illustration shows Benjamin F. Butler as a "Recruiting-Sergeant" holding a paper that states "Join the Butler Army OH! - Victory and Spoils in 1884", appealing to a man sitting on a chair, holding a "Southern V... More

Persuasive nymphs trying to lure the coy faun into the presidential waters / F. Graetz.

Persuasive nymphs trying to lure the coy faun into the presidential wa...

Print shows Thomas A. Hendricks, Abram S. Hewitt, Charles A. Dana, and Henry Watterson as nymphs in women's clothing attempting to coax Samuel J. Tilden as a faun into water labeled "Presidential Waters"; alrea... 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 receiving-vault of the Republican politicians who defied public morality / Gillam.

The receiving-vault of the Republican politicians who defied public mo...

Illustration shows a procession carrying an embalmed James G. Blaine to place among other embalmed Republicans in an Egyptian tomb; among those previously embalmed are Thomas C. Platt, Stephen W. Dorsey, Thomas... More

A flag the Independents will fight under / J. Keppler.

A flag the Independents will fight under / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows the Puck figure for the "Independent" party standing on a raised platform, hoisting a flag that states "For President G. Cleveland" showing a portrait of Grover Cleveland, and a female figure... More

Out of a job once more! / F. Graetz.

Out of a job once more! / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows the entrance to the "Republican Headquarter" with a foot extending out the door, having given the boot to a barrel dressed as a cleric labeled "Clerical Slanders", a bag labeled "British Gold... More

We claim everything - me & Jack / Gillam.

We claim everything - me & Jack / Gillam.

Illustration shows the tattooed legs and bottom of James G. Blaine and the tail of a dog labeled "We Claim Everything - Me & Jack" in a lake next to a bar of soap labeled "Hurrah Soap - to Remove Tattoo"; they ... More

Caricature, The dear creatures / F.M.H., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The dear creatures / F.M.H., public domain cartoon image

Print shows an old woman sitting on a bench, holding a purse labeled "G.O.P.", with Benjanim Harrison on the left and William McKinley on the right, vying for her attentions. Caption: Old Party (coyly) Oh! yo... More

Among the silent ones / C.J. Taylor.

Among the silent ones / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Uncle Sam holding a paper labeled "Political Guide" and riding on a camel being led by Puck through the "City of Silence", past several silent sphinxes labeled "Tom Reed, Allison, McKinley, Morton, ... More

Spring music - see poem page 107 / Dalrymple.

Spring music - see poem page 107 / Dalrymple.

Print shows Levi P. Morton sitting in a chair on a porch, listening to the buzz of a large bee labeled "Presidential Bee"; on a table in front of him is a seltzer bottle labeled "Popularity Spring Tonic".

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

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

Last ghost-dance of the free silver tribe - just before being sent to the Salt River Reservation / Dalrymple.

Last ghost-dance of the free silver tribe - just before being sent to ...

Print shows a Native encampment of the Democrat/Populist presidential candidate and his followers dancing around a campfire labeled "Repudiation"; depicted are, from left, "Peffer, Jerry Simpson, Teller, Vest, ... More

True democracy is safe! / C.J. Taylor.

True democracy is safe! / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a man identified as a "Sound Money Democrat" holding up a campaign banner that states "For President - For Vice President Palmer and Buckner.

Never too late to run / Frank A. Nankivell.

Never too late to run / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows octogenarian Henry G. Davis as a runner being attended to by Arthur P. Gorman who is putting a bandage on Davis'es right knee. Illus. in: Puck, v. 55, no. 1430 (1904 July 27), cover. Copyrig... More

[Political cartoons related to Secretary of War William H. Taft running for president]

[Political cartoons related to Secretary of War William H. Taft runnin...

Two political cartoons on one sheet: cartoon on left by Clifford Berryman published in the Washington Star, April 28, 1907, shows Taft leaving a dog labeled "Politics" behind in Washington, D.C., as he travels ... More

Times have changed / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Times have changed / K. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a dejected, well-dressed man labeled "The Corporation" sitting next to an ice bucket filled with bottles labeled "Wall St. Brand, Privilege Brut, Immunity Fizz, [and] Stand Pat Sec", while in... More

Teddy the old Dutch cleanser - with acknowledgments to Old Dutch Cleanser

Teddy the old Dutch cleanser - with acknowledgments to Old Dutch Clean...

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as an old Dutch maid carrying a large club. Caption: Chases dirt - and everything else. Illus. in: Puck, v. 71, no. 1840 (1912 June 5), cover. Copyright 1912 by Keppler & ... More

Quoth the raven, "nevermore" / Kep., Political Cartoon

Quoth the raven, "nevermore" / Kep., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows President Taft sitting at a desk, working late, frightened, his hair standing on end, as a raven labeled "Teddy", with the face of Theodore Roosevelt, perched on a bust opposite, cries, "Nev... More

Here we go again - Drawing. Public domain image.

Here we go again - Drawing. Public domain image.

Cartoon shows the Democratic donkey and the GOP elephant as competing organ grinders, each with a monkey begging for "Votes." The organs are actually television sets, one showing the head of the Democratic pre... More

The meeting at Saratoga.  "Like boxers thus before the fight, their hands in friendship they unite"

The meeting at Saratoga. "Like boxers thus before the fight, their ha...

The second of two prints by "HD" portraying scenes from President Van Buren's visit to the resort at Saratoga Springs, New York, during the summer of 1839. (See also "The Cut Direct," no. 1839-3.) The satire co... More

Do it now! The President would jump right into river improvement and get it ready for use / / Bart.

Do it now! The President would jump right into river improvement and g...

Newspaper clipping of cartoon showing Theodore Roosevelt deeping the Mississippi River with a shovel. Inthe background Uncle Sam is digging the Panama canal and a man labeled Germany says "Der selfish pig vas g... More

Studying political economy. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Studying political economy. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A crudely drawn but complex satire mocking Zachary Taylor's military background and lack of political experience. Student Zachary Taylor, wearing a paper cap made out of the journal "The True Whig" is seated on... More

Bursting the balloon - Political cartoon, public domain image

Bursting the balloon - Political cartoon, public domain image

Democratic frustrations in the race for the "Presidential Chair" are again parodied in the sequel or companion to "Balloon Ascension to the Presidential Chair" (no. 1844-32). Here the ascent of the Democrats is... More

The national game. Three "outs" and one "run"

The national game. Three "outs" and one "run"

A pro-Lincoln satire, deposited for copyright weeks before the 1860 presidential election. The contest is portrayed as a baseball game in which Lincoln has defeated (left to right) John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas... More

Sitting up with a sick friend / L.M. Glackens.

Sitting up with a sick friend / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows President Taft lying in a bed with a "Reactionary Ice Bag" on his head; the Republican elephant is keeping a bedside vigil and attempting to keep him cool with a fan labeled "Hope". On a near... More

Puck magazine cover - Both satisfied / F.M. Hutchins.

Puck magazine cover - Both satisfied / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows a female figure labeled "Rep. Party" trying to choose from among three suitors labeled "McKinley, Reed, [and] Harrison"; another female figure labeled "Dem. Party" is walking in the background with ... More

Ornithology - Engraving, Public domain image, Political Cartoon

Ornithology - Engraving, Public domain image, Political Cartoon

A mild election-year cartoon portraying Whig presidential candidate Winfield Scott (left) as a turkey and Democrat Franklin Pierce (right) as a gamecock. The two face each other from opposite sides of "Mason &... More

Ager vs. information Young America politics.

Ager vs. information Young America politics.

Illustrations showing (1) a stranger interviews an Illinois native about Abraham Lincoln and the native goes into an "ager shake" (malarial chills); and (2) children discuss whom their fathers will vote for in ... 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

Out of the frying-pan into the fire / Gillam.

Out of the frying-pan into the fire / Gillam.

Illustration shows James G. Blaine trying to climb over a wall labeled "National Garden Post No Bills" and "No Admittance to Lobbyists, Jobbers & Other Objectionable Characters"; he is carrying a bag over his s... More

A little private mutual admiration scheme, - Joss Ben and his only priest, Sun-Sun / F. Opper.

A little private mutual admiration scheme, - Joss Ben and his only pri...

Illustration shows Benjamin F. Butler as a Chinese man sitting on a pedestal next to a pillar on the left that states "A Goodman Weighing 250 lbs." and a paper lantern labeled "It Shines Only for US" on the rig... More

"What are the wild waves saying, sister?" / Gillam.

"What are the wild waves saying, sister?" / Gillam.

Illustration shows James G. Blaine, dressed like a farmer with a patch labeled "Vindication" on his pants, standing next to John A. Logan who is dressed as a girl; they are on a beach looking out to sea, watchi... 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

He can't beat his own record / J. Keppler.

He can't beat his own record / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows James G. Blaine standing on a racetrack labeled "Republican Race Track" in an arena, apparently frozen in position as his tattooed ghost races past him and a sign that states "Presidential Ra... More

They can not stop the wheel / F. Opper.

They can not stop the wheel / F. Opper.

Illustration shows John Kelly and Benjamin F. Butler struggling against a waterwheel labeled "Cleveland Boom" driven by rushing water from a trough labeled "Popular Enthusiasm" in a millrace outside a "Reform M... More

Shut out again! - and all her own doing, too! / C.J. Taylor.

Shut out again! - and all her own doing, too! / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows an old woman labeled "Dem. Party" sitting on snow-covered steps outside a door labeled "Public Confidence", the door has a padlock on it, at her feet is a hat box labeled "Free Silver in Ohio" and a... More

Waiting for the good times to blow over / Dalrymple.

Waiting for the good times to blow over / Dalrymple.

Print shows a large female figure holding a cornucopia labeled "Prosperity 1895", floating toward rays of light that illuminate industrial facilities; she hovers above a group of men gathered around a platform ... More

Look out, there, boys! / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Look out, there, boys! / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Print shows a gigantic snowball labeled "Morton Boom" rolling down a hillside toward four men labeled "Allison, Reed, McKinley, [and] Harrison". At the top of the hill are Thomas C. Platt, Levi P. Morton, and a... More

Puck magazine cover - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Puck magazine cover - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A book with a cartoon of a turkey on it, 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. ... More

Political pirates / C.J. Taylor., Political Cartoon

Political pirates / C.J. Taylor., Political Cartoon

Print shows William Jennings Bryan as a pirate on a ship labeled "Popocracy", standing on a barrel, playing a violin, attempting to lure a nearby ship labeled "National Prosperity" close enough so that his band... More

The Supreme Court, - "as it may hereafter be constituted" / F. Opper.

The Supreme Court, - "as it may hereafter be constituted" / F. Opper.

Print shows a trial taking place at the U.S. Supreme Court where the regular justices have been replaced by hayseed justices; in the foreground is a "Waiting Pen for Gold Bugs and Millionaires" where "W. Rockef... More

Out of a clear sky comes a fierce nor'wester! / Dalrymple.

Out of a clear sky comes a fierce nor'wester! / Dalrymple.

Print shows several men on a ship at sea with a waterspout, labeled "Western Republican Silver Sentiment" and looking like Thomas H. Carter, bearing down on the ship; at the helm, labeled "Sound Money" is John ... More

We ought to be thankful / C.J. Taylor.

We ought to be thankful / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows a large female figure wearing a fur-lined cape, holding a fan labeled "Fashion", and using a magic wand to create flower-strewn rain clouds that drive away the remnants of the presidential campaign ... More

Making-up for a new rôle / Dalrymple.

Making-up for a new rôle / Dalrymple.

Print shows David B. Hill dressed as a hayseed with hat and feather labeled "I am a Popocrat", a fake beard labeled "Populism", and a button labeled "16 to 1" on his vest; he is holding a feather labeled "I am ... More

A painful position for nurse McKinley / F. Opper.

A painful position for nurse McKinley / F. Opper.

Print shows William McKinley dressed as a nurse, perspiring, sitting in a rocking chair with an infant labeled "Gold Standard" on his lap and another child labeled "High Protection" crying on the floor. Captio... More

"Tammany is great and Croker gets the profit" / Keppler.

"Tammany is great and Croker gets the profit" / Keppler.

Illustration shows Richard Croker looking pleased with himself, holding a large knife labeled "Tammany Vote" behind his back; hobbling down the road in the background is a wounded William Jennings Bryan. Illus... More

Another explosion at hand / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Another explosion at hand / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan, using the hot-air from his "speeches", to inflate a large balloon labeled "Imperialism", of President McKinley dressed as the "Emperor of USA", holding a sceptor in on... More

Puck magazine cover - Branded but not "broken" / Keppler.

Puck magazine cover - Branded but not "broken" / Keppler.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as a wild centaur or bucking bronco firing two handguns into clouds labeled "Wild Talk" and "Speeches", and with "GOP" branded on his left rear flank; Mark Hanna stands in ... More

Caricature, "The good doctor" / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, "The good doctor" / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows former president Grover Cleveland as a doctor at bedside attending to a donkey labeled "Dem. Party" suffering from an undisclosed illness (Bryanism or the failure of the Democratic Party in t... More

Wanted - another Moses / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Wanted - another Moses / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows the Democratic donkey labeled "Dem. Party" with six followers, placing a cradle labeled "Cleveland's cradle 1884" into a river. Pyramids are visible in the background. Illus. in: Puck, v. 54... More

Caricature, A harmless tour / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A harmless tour / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a family of bears dressed as humans near railroad tracks, the youngest cub is crying; a train labeled "Presidential Special" has just passed and standing on the back of the last car is Presid... More

The warrior's return / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The warrior's return / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a knight on horseback carrying a lance labeled "Reciprocity" over his shoulder with a sack labeled "Campaign Funds" hanging from it; in the background is a gia... More

Campaign number / Frank A. Nankivell 1904.

Campaign number / Frank A. Nankivell 1904.

Illustration shows Columbia standing between President Theodore Roosevelt and Alton B. Parker, each kneeling on one knee, about to kiss her hands. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1441 (1904 October 12), cover. Cop... More

Caricature, Milking time / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Milking time / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Thomas Taggart, Democratic National Committee chairman, on the left, and George B. Cortelyou, Republican National Committee chairman, on the right, milking a cow into buckets labeled "Dem. Ca... More

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