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The dextrous trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the suds / R. Houston, fecit., British Cartoon Print

The dextrous trimmer or Pool Pill Garlick left in the suds / R. Housto...

This record contains unverified, old data from an unpublished P&P checklist, "British Political and Social Caricatures, 1655-1832 ... not in the published catalogs of the British Museum," compiled in 1968 (NC 1... More

[Copy of a painting of an unidentified woman, head-and-shoulders portrait]

[Copy of a painting of an unidentified woman, head-and-shoulders portr...

Photographer unidentified. Case: Rinhart 112. Source unknown. Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress).

[North side of Chestnut Street, below Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

[North side of Chestnut Street, below Second Street, Philadelphia, Pen...

Attributed to William Y. McAllister. Case: plain leather double case; pressure sensitive label attached to case: 22/23. Housed in case with DAG no. 1276. Printed on paper label on back of case: William Y. McAll... More

[Unidentified man, about 50 years of age, half-length portrait, three-quarters to the left, wearing spectacles]

[Unidentified man, about 50 years of age, half-length portrait, three-...

Scratched on back of plate: 188 [canceled]; 189. Transfer; U.S. War College; 1920; (DLC/PP-1920:46153) Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress). Produced by Mathew Brady's studio.

John Leech - [The rising generation], Political Cartoon

John Leech - [The rising generation], Political Cartoon

A young boy with hands folded looks beseechingly at a lovely, young woman, dressed in a gown who stands looking at him. Inscribed below image: Now then you tiresome boy, what is it you wish to say to me that so... More

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait]

[Unidentified man, head-and-shoulders portrait]

Case: oval surrounded by scrolls. Barboza number: 6019.040. Stamped on brass mat: F. Grice. Purchase; Anthony Barboza; 1999; (DLC/PP-1999:022). Forms part of: Daguerreotype collection (Library of Congress).

Nursing our infant industries / F. Graetz.

Nursing our infant industries / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows several congressmen and senators dressed as women nursing symbols of American industry; Sherman and Blaine feeding "American Swine" as it sits on a rocking horse, William D. Kelley, known as ... More

19th century - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

19th century - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

An old book with a cartoon of a woman talking to a man, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Wa... More

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

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

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

The grand opening march over the Brooklyn Bridge / F. Opper.

The grand opening march over the Brooklyn Bridge / F. Opper.

Illustration shows a large procession crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, at the front, dressed as policeman with nightsticks, are several newspaper editors, among them are James Gordon Bennett, Oswald Ottendorfer, W... More

Going to the bicycle tournament / F. Opper.

Going to the bicycle tournament / F. Opper.

Illustration shows Puck riding a bicycle, carrying crutches and a large book labeled "Medical and Surgical Directory", also tied to the bicycle are "Bandages, Splints, [and a bottle of] Arnica"; a long line of ... More

The pyrrhic victory of the Mulligan guards in Maine / J. Keppler.

The pyrrhic victory of the Mulligan guards in Maine / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows James G. Blaine dressed as a knight, the plumes of his helmet labeled "Speakership Record, Mulligan Letters, [and] Credit Mobilier", he holds papers labeled "Aggressive Cash Campaign", and re... More

"The Mulligan guard lies, but - surrenders" / J. Keppler.

"The Mulligan guard lies, but - surrenders" / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows an explosion at the "Claim Agency, Formerly Republican Head Quarters" with William M. Evarts peeking through the opening in the tent to survey the damage; several small kiosks labeled "Machin... More

Since he cannot sail the ship, he tries to sink it / F. Graetz.

Since he cannot sail the ship, he tries to sink it / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows out-going New York City Mayor Franklin Edson, with papers in his pocket labeled "Commr. of Public Works", using a drill labeled "Perfidy" to drill a hole in a ship labeled "New York Municipal... More

"Whitelaw Reid refuses to accept the New York senatorship" / Gillam.

"Whitelaw Reid refuses to accept the New York senatorship" / Gillam.

Illustration shows Whitelaw Reid, dressed as a dandy, turning away from a young woman labeled "N.Y. State" who is carrying a bucket labeled "Reform Milk" and headed in a direction indicated by a sign "To Reform... More

Drowning in his own "pool" / F. Graetz.

Drowning in his own "pool" / F. Graetz.

Illustration shows Jay Gould drowning in "Watered Stocks" certificates, some labeled "Watered W.U.T." and "Watered Wabash", at the bottom of the steps to Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York City. William H.... More

"The soul of Blaine" still on the rampage / Gillam.

"The soul of Blaine" still on the rampage / Gillam.

Illustration shows James G. Blaine, wearing Elizabethan style dress, and a small band of accomplices labeled "Clapp, Reid, Murat Halstead, Elkins, [and] Mahone" making their way down a Tudor style street, marki... 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

The old lion and the ass / Gillam.

The old lion and the ass / Gillam.

Illustration shows an injured lion, with the face of Ulysses S. Grant, lying on the ground next to a paper that states "An Appeal to the People, U.S. Grant", just beyond the lion is a donkey wearing a military ... More

Caricature, Justice in the web / F. Opper., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Justice in the web / F. Opper., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows Jay Gould as a spider on a web of "Western Union" telecommunication lines that extend from several utility poles and cover (ensnare) Justice atop a "Courthouse". Illus. from Puck, v. 17, no.... More

The senatorial puppet-show / J. Keppler.

The senatorial puppet-show / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Puck peering behind a curtain to witness Joseph F. Keppler staging a puppet show labeled "U.S. Senate" showing a confrontation between Jefferson Davis, dressed as a woman, and General Sherman... More

"To begin with, 'I'll paint the town red'" / Hamilton.

"To begin with, 'I'll paint the town red'" / Hamilton.

Cartoon showing "Democracy" portrayed as the devil holding a bucket labeled "Bourbon Principles" and a paintbrush (in which appears a profile caricature of Grover Cleveland), both dripping red paint with which ... More

Generaal George White, Ingesloten te Ladysmith

Generaal George White, Ingesloten te Ladysmith

General George White, bust portrait, facing slightly right. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Narrows, Dells of the Wisconsin

The Narrows, Dells of the Wisconsin

D22984 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; H. H. Bennett; December 17, 1900.

The Aguinaldo guard / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

The Aguinaldo guard / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan standing in the stirrups of his mount, a donkey labeled "Democracy", directing the honor guard led by Adlai Stevenson, and including Henry R. Towne, Joseph Pulitzer, an... More

Our foreign missions;-- an embarrassment of riches for the heathen / Dalrymple.

Our foreign missions;-- an embarrassment of riches for the heathen / D...

Illustration showing missionaries from various religions appealing to an African man sitting on a throne. Illus. in: Puck, v. 47, no. 1211 (1900 May 23), centerfold. Copyright 1900 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

One reason in four tableaux / Ehrhart.

One reason in four tableaux / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows four scenes related to New York City residents: in the upper left, "August in Madison Ave." showing the well-to-do leaving town to beat the summer heat; in the upper right, "August in Mulliga... More

"Pride goeth before destruction" / J.S. Pughe.

"Pride goeth before destruction" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Richard Croker inflated like a hot air balloon, wearing a medallion showing the Tammany Tiger and a laurel wreath with ribbon labeled "Kansas City Convention"; running up behind him is David ... More

Puck magazine cover - "Barking dogs never bite" / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - "Barking dogs never bite" / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows President McKinley walking onto the White House grounds with a woman labeled "Prosperity", passing a group of barking dogs labeled "Anti-prosperity," "Silverites," "Anti-trust," "Anti-expansi... More

If they'll only be good / Ehrhart.

If they'll only be good / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam standing at center, gesturing to the left toward American soldiers boarding ships to return to America after defeating the Spanish in the Philippines, and gesturing to the right tow... More

His foresight / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

His foresight / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a large rooster standing among several small free-ranging chicks labeled "Argentine Republic, Guatemala, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua... More

Caricature, A political game / K., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A political game / K., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows two women leaning out windows, on the left is an Irish domestic representing the "Dem. Party" and on the right is a well-dressed matron representing the "Rep. Party"; between them hangs a bal... More

A Christmas reminder / Keppler., Political Cartoon

A Christmas reminder / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Puck addressing Andrew Carnegie who is pouring over the "Plan for the Carnegie Library"; Puck gestures toward an elderly couple standing at the door in the cold winter wind and snow. Caption... More

A ghostly warning to certain presidential aspirants / Keppler.

A ghostly warning to certain presidential aspirants / Keppler.

Illustration shows the ghost of General Winfield Scott Hancock offering a warning to "presidential aspirants" General Nelson A. Miles, Admiral George Dewey, and Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley, all about to ste... More

Puck magazine cover - A dangerous bubble / J.S. Pughe.

Puck magazine cover - A dangerous bubble / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a man labeled "Trust Promoter" blowing a bubble labeled "Inflated Values" using "Trust Water" and a pipe labeled "Stock Exchange". Illus. in: Puck, v. 52, no. 1338 (1902 October 22), cover. ... More

The first steps alone; - May 20th, 1902 / Ehrhart.

The first steps alone; - May 20th, 1902 / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows Columbia standing on the seashore with a small child who is wearing a hat labeled "Cuba"; Columbia has dropped a ribbon labeled "U.S. Protectorate" that is wrapped around the young girls wais... More

Cupid's round-up / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Cupid's round-up / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows cupids on horseback lassoing attractive young couples and herding them toward the "Matrimonial Corral" in the background. Illus. in: Puck, v. 54, no. 1384 (1903 September 9), centerfold. Cop... More

The home-life of the millionaire's family / Ehrhart.

The home-life of the millionaire's family / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with the vacant home of a millionaire at center and each vignette showing the whereabouts and activities of the millionaire's family members, such as his wife and a daughte... More

Dumping their Jonah / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Dumping their Jonah / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a ship labeled "Labor" sailing into dark clouds labeled "Employers' Disclosures" on a sea labeled "Oblivion"; laborers on board the ship are pushing over the side a man labeled "Walking Deleg... More

Skilled labor / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Skilled labor / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows a labor union "Walking Delegate" with one hand pulling money from the pocket of a diminutive figure labeled "Employer" and the other hand pulling money from the pocket of another diminutive f... More

Puck July the fourth 1903 / L.M. Glackens.

Puck July the fourth 1903 / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a crowd of people wearing colonial dress gathered around an old man who is firing off a cannon during the Fourth of July celebration, 1903. Illus. in: Puck, v. 53, no. 1374 (1903 July 1), 4t... More

The triumph of the bear in the wall street arena / Keppler.

The triumph of the bear in the wall street arena / Keppler.

Illustration shows a bear and a bull as gladiators in an arena; the bear has one foot on the bull and is about to plunge a sword labeled "Raids" into the bull. Sheep at the edge of the wall appear to be signali... More

A rocky road and a bad guide / Keppler.

A rocky road and a bad guide / Keppler.

Illustration shows Alton B. Parker sitting in a chair strapped to the back of David B. Hill, who is carrying him up a narrow, treacherous, rocky trail on the edge of a mountain "to [the] St. Louis Convention". ... More

Caricature, Harsh criticism / Gallaway., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Harsh criticism / Gallaway., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows two Irishmen talking in the street of a rural community. The son of one is taking music lessons, to the annoyance of the other, as well as the neighbors. Caption: Hogan I suppose ye've hear... More

The democratic microbes / P. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The democratic microbes / P. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Puck as a professor showing a slide of the germs infecting the Democratic Party; shown are William Jennings Bryan labeled "Bryanism" and William Randolph Hearst who is labeled "Yellow Journal... More

The last straw / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The last straw / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows the Republican elephant collapsing under the weight of Republican and/or Roosevelt policies, such as a large crown labeled "Imperialism", a "Big Stick", a basket labeled "Odellism", a mail po... More

Kite time / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Kite time / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt sitting on a fence on a hill, flying a kite labeled "Popularity"; below are several potential Democratic presidential candidates, all of whom are having difficult... More

Caricature, Running amuck / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Running amuck / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a drunken Russian man holding a jug of vodka and wildly swinging a bloodly sword at a wasp representing Japan. John Bull and Uncle Sam sit in the background. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1446... More

The Eastern Kilkennies - may the knot hold / J.S. Pughe.

The Eastern Kilkennies - may the knot hold / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows two cats, one labeled "Japan" attacking the other labeled "Russia", their tails are tied to a rope labeled "Manchuria" with a ribbon labeled "Neutrality". Illus. in: Puck, v. 55, no. 1411 (1... More

Protection / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Protection / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows an ostrich labeled "Republican Party" with its head stuck in a hole labeled "'Stand Pat' Policy" as a tornado advances from behind with dark clouds labeled "Tariff Reform". Illus. in: Puck, ... More

Chicago, June 21, 1904 - "All in favor of  the nomination will say aye!" / Keppler.

Chicago, June 21, 1904 - "All in favor of the nomination will say aye...

Illustration shows an interior view of the convention hall, with an oversized Theodore Roosevelt leaning forward at a podium, holding a gavel raised in his right hand, in the foreground are the delegates attend... More

The Lake, public gardens, Boston, Massachusetts.

The Lake, public gardens, Boston, Massachusetts.

Postcard shows the lake within the public gardens shaded by mature trees. A boat of people are rowing towards a channel on the right of the island in the center of the postcard. Buildings can be seen in the ba... More

Panoramic View of College Point, N.Y.

Panoramic View of College Point, N.Y.

Postcard shows waterfront with buildings, some industry and homes. J 35826 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1905 by E.J. Ferry. Photo by Harper. Series A.I.

The Mall & Park St. Church, Boston, Massachusetts.

The Mall & Park St. Church, Boston, Massachusetts.

Postcard shows the busy pedestrian mall adjacent to the commercial area of Park Street in Boston with the edge of The Common on the left. The spires of the Park Street Church can be seen in the background behi... More

Legislators removing a judge in New York State

Legislators removing a judge in New York State

State Supreme Court Justice Warren B. Hooker, tried for graft and acquitted by the New York State legislature in July, 1905, is seated in a huge chair representing the New York State Supreme Court. A claw hook... More

"Home, sweet homeski!" / Hassmann., Political Cartoon

"Home, sweet homeski!" / Hassmann., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a tattered, but happy, Russian army returning home after the end of the war with Japan; in the background, the rising sun of Japan is visible on the horizon. Illus. in: Puck, v. 58, no. 1490... More

Harvard Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts. postcard

Harvard Bridge, Boston, Massachusetts. postcard

Postcard shows a steel girder bridge crossing the Charles River, with pedestrians, horse and wagon, and elevated railcars crossing. A bridge guardtower and small shed for Boston Elevated Railways Co. Div.s are ... More

The Charles River & boat houses, Auburndale, Massachusetts.

The Charles River & boat houses, Auburndale, Massachusetts.

Postcard shows recreational boating on the Charles River with Norumbega Park recreation area along the shoreline. F34780 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 6996a.

Sleeping beauty - Public domain portrait print

Sleeping beauty - Public domain portrait print

Illustration shows Uncle Sam as a sleeping Swiss guard of the "Public Funds", being overtaken by trees and cobwebs, two dogs are also asleep at this feet. A building on the right labeled "Public Funds" is being... More

Cleveland Soup, 1893. Strikes = Lock-outs = No work / Leon Barritt.

Cleveland Soup, 1893. Strikes = Lock-outs = No work / Leon Barritt.

Postcard for the American Protective Tariff League shows a bowl labeled "Cleveland Soup, 1893". The words "free trade" and "lest we forget" appear to the left and right of the bowl, a spoon "democracy" rests in... More

Panorama view from "Inspiration Point", Du Bois Drive, Mount Manotonome, Hallstead, Pennsylvania

Panorama view from "Inspiration Point", Du Bois Drive, Mount Manotonom...

Postcard shows a view of Hallstead, Pennsylvania. Panorama consists of five images. J 42799 U.S. Copyright Office. Division of Prints No. 42940.

Bribe takers both / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Bribe takers both / Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows, on the left, a man labeled "Tariff Coddled Manufacturer" voting with one hand and receiving a bribe in the form of "High-Protection Schedule" from a large hand labeled "Rep. Congress" extend... More

Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A magazine with a cartoon of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, ... More

The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians / L.M. Glackens.

The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows the battle of Pelusium with the Persians identified as having "Vested Interests" (looking like Chauncey M. Depew), belonging to a "Wall Street Syndicate" (looking like John D. Rockefeller), o... More

East Ave., Vineland, N. J. postcard

East Ave., Vineland, N. J. postcard

Postcard shows a residential neighborhood in Vineland, New Jersey. H103547 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1907, E. B. Garrison.

Landis Ave. and North 6th St., Vineland, N. J.

Landis Ave. and North 6th St., Vineland, N. J.

Postcard shows commercial streets in Vineland, New Jersey. H103548 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1907, E. B. Garrison.

The back fire / Keppler. - Public domain dedication image

The back fire / Keppler. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt setting a back-fire showing the face of William H. Taft, to break the progress of a fire labeled "3rd Term" and showing the face of Roosevelt, in the background. Illus. in... More

Lily pond, Como Park, St. Paul, Minn.

Lily pond, Como Park, St. Paul, Minn.

Postcard shows a public garden, paths, and a large lily pond. H99839 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 16.

The cigar band fiend / Ehrhart., Political Cartoon

The cigar band fiend / Ehrhart., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon depicting the craze for cigar bands and the various ways they can be used to celebrate special occasions, such as getting married, the birth of a child, a holiday turkey di... More

One phase of it / Frank A. Nankivell 1907.

One phase of it / Frank A. Nankivell 1907.

Illustration shows four young people, who are drunk, riding in a speeding automobile driven by "Demon Rum". Illus. in: Puck, v. 62, no. 1589 (1907 August 14), cover. Copyright 1907 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Setting 'em off / Frank A. Nankivell.

Setting 'em off / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows exploding firecrackers labeled "Land Grafter, Congressman, Financier, Senator, Deliberate & Unqualified, Rail Road Pres., Undesirable Citizen, [and] Nature Faker" that were ignited using a "T... More

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

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

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt about to chop the head off a turkey labeled "Flim-Flam Finance" on the chopping block, the feathers are labeled "Worthless Collateral, Wild Cat Bank, Fake Bonds, Worthless ... More

After the blow / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

After the blow / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows several men emerging from an underground shelter after a tornado labeled "November Elections" has passed; one man is labeled "Special Privilege" and others are labeled "Grafter" and "High Pro... More

The United States abroad / Hassman̄., Political Cartoon

The United States abroad / Hassman̄., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows the American Ambassador standing at the head of a dinner table around which are seated the heads of state of several European countries and China, offering them baked beans and "Ice Water" fo... More

Harpers Ferry, across the Potomac from the tunnelled base of Maryland Heights

Harpers Ferry, across the Potomac from the tunnelled base of Maryland ...

Postcard showing a panoramic view of Harpers Ferry. Includes Potomac River and bridges. Taken from the vantage point of the tunnelled base of Maryland Heights. F65396 U.S. Copyright Office. Includes a vignette... More

Greetings from Jackson, Mich. Main Street looking east

Greetings from Jackson, Mich. Main Street looking east

Postcard shows unpaved main street with a city park on the left, commercial area on the right, horses, horse and wagons, streetcars, and pedestrians. F65818 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 1907115.

Settin' time / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Settin' time / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt struggling to carry a huge hen labeled "Taft" to a nest of eggs labeled "State Delegations"; sitting on a fence in the background is a chicken with the head of Joseph G. Ca... More

Independence day / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Independence day / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a large hand labeled "Special Privilege" with thumb poised to squash a typical Independence day celebration where a large crowd is listening to a man making a speech from a platform where oth... More

Greetings from Jackson, Mich. State's prison

Greetings from Jackson, Mich. State's prison

Postcard shows exterior side elevation of the prison, surrounded by large green space with trees and paths. Also known as Jackson State Prison. F65820 U.S. Copyright Office. No. 1907113.

Puck magazine cover - Taft to-morrow / L.M. Glackens.

Puck magazine cover - Taft to-morrow / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows William H. Taft and William Jennings Bryan on a seesaw; Bryan, on the upper half, holds papers labeled "Speech in reply to Taft" and Taft, on the lower half, is writing "Memo for reply" on a ... More

Puck magazine cover - The clumsy elephant / J.S. Pughe.

Puck magazine cover - The clumsy elephant / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows an elephant labeled "G.O.P." lamenting a broken pail labeled "Full Dinner Pail" on the ground before him; the U.S. Capitol building is in the background. Caption: "Gosh! How am I to get that... More

Home from the wars / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

Home from the wars / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows Nelson W. Aldrich as a medieval warrior returned home from battles in far-away lands; he is greeted by a robust, full-bosomed woman labeled "Privilege" with a large money bag hanging at her s... More

"The bug-a-boo will get you if you don't take this" / K.

"The bug-a-boo will get you if you don't take this" / K.

Illustration shows President William H. Taft offering a spoonful of "Square Revision" to an oversized child labeled "Infant Industries", telling her that if she doesn't take the medicine the "Free Trade" bug-a-... More

Pasco, Wash., 1910, panoramic postcard

Pasco, Wash., 1910, panoramic postcard

Postcard shows a panoramic view of Pasco, Washington. K 7236 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright 1910 by The Townes Studio.

"Look not behind thee" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

"Look not behind thee" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as the biblical Lot fleeing Sodom and Gomorrah which are engulfed in flames labeled "Partisan Politics". Caption: Lot Roosevelt and the political Sodom and Gomorrah. Illus... More

The Republican evangelist / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The Republican evangelist / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt as an evangelist preaching from "My Policies" in a tent with "Sherman, Cannon, Aldrich, Ballinger, Aldridge, Barnes, [and] Woodruff" sitting on the left, and "Depew, Lodge... More

Sifting the dirt / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

Sifting the dirt / L.M. Glackens., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a hand labeled "The Courts" with a shovel labeled "Criminal Proceedings" scooping from a pile labeled "Big & Little Crooks" and tossing against a mesh labeled "The Law"; the fat capitalists, ... More

The wolf / Keppler. Historic map, Library of Congress

The wolf / Keppler. Historic map, Library of Congress

Illustration shows the German Emperor labeled "Wilhelm" studying a "Map of England" spread out on a desk with other papers, one of which states "Germany's Commercial Future" with large question marks on it. On ... More

Making hay while the rain falls / W.E. Hill '10.

Making hay while the rain falls / W.E. Hill '10.

Illustration shows a heart-shaped cameo with a young woman and a young man sitting on hay in a barn during a rain storm. Illus. in: Puck, v. 68, no. 1743 (1910 July 27), cover. Copyright 1910 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Every hour is lunch hour at the dreadnought club / Keppler.

Every hour is lunch hour at the dreadnought club / Keppler.

Illustration shows the Roman god "Mars", eating a battleship, with Uncle Sam and Marianne sitting at a table with rulers of European and Asian countries at the Dreadnought Club, each awaiting their meals of mun... More

The helping hand / J.K. after Renouf.

The helping hand / J.K. after Renouf.

Illustration shows a diminutive Uncle Sam rowing a sailboat and receiving a helping hand from J.P. Morgan. Illus. in: Puck, v. 69, no. 1782 (1911 April 26), centerfold. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

From Maine to Florida / Gordon Ross.

From Maine to Florida / Gordon Ross.

Illustration shows a woman diving into the warm waters of Florida after shedding the furs and heavy clothing of winter. Also shows in the background girls flying like birds from cold climates to the tropical wa... More

The maid of the summer surf / Leon V. Solon.

The maid of the summer surf / Leon V. Solon.

Illustration shows a woman wearing a swimsuit, standing on a large fish that is splashing through waves. Illus. in: Puck, v. 69, no. 1788 (1911 June 7), cover. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

Puck Easter / Leon V. Solon. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Puck Easter / Leon V. Solon. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a man presenting a large hat box to a woman at Easter. Illus. in: Puck, v. 69, no. 1780 (1911 April 12), cover. Copyright 1911 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

The dope-fiends / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The dope-fiends / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Woodrow Wilson as a doctor holding aloft a bottle of "Tariff Subsidy Morphine" among a group of men at the "Democratic Sanitarium - Morphine and other Drug Habits Cured"; on a table are bottl... More

To swat 'em is waste of time / L.M. Glackens.

To swat 'em is waste of time / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a swarm of mosquitos labeled "Trust" flying over a swamp labeled "High Protective Tariff"; an insert shows an oil can labeled "Revision Downward Oil - Wilson Brand". Caption: Pour oil, and p... More

"Hail, Caesar! We who are about to die salute thee!" / Wilder.

"Hail, Caesar! We who are about to die salute thee!" / Wilder.

Illustration shows the Republican elephant labeled "G.O.P." bowing to Theodore Roosevelt as the Roman emperor, Caesar, in a colosseum. Illus. in: Puck, v. 71, no. 1838 (1912 May 22), cover. Copyright 1912 by K... More

Frances Benjamin Johnston - Beacon Hill House, Newport, R.I.

Frances Benjamin Johnston - Beacon Hill House, Newport, R.I.

Postcard shows the mansion built by Arthur Curtiss and Harriet Eddy Parsons James, Newport, Rhode Island.

He killed the albatross / J.K. with apologies to G. Doré.

He killed the albatross / J.K. with apologies to G. Doré.

Illustration shows Charles F. Murphy proudly sitting on the bow of a ship with an albatross labeled "Tammany Rule", its wings labeled "Graft" and "Patronage", that he has shot with an arrow labeled "Murphyism".... More

Cold mornings in September / K. with apologies.

Cold mornings in September / K. with apologies.

Illustration shows a large man with a $ in his hair, wearing a bathing suit labeled "High Tariff Graft Interests", standing in a lake labeled "The New Tariff"; he is shivering from the sudden change in the clim... More

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