New-York Historical Society collection of caricatures and cartoons
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Abstract
The collection holds about 1600 prints (mostly engravings and lithographs) and pen and ink drawings of humorous and caustic pictorial commentary on political events and social customs. The caricatures range from the late colonial period in British North America to the mid-twentieth century, with just a few outliers from before and after that range. The bulk of the collection, with about 1300 items, dates from the Jacksonian era beginning in 1828 to the close of the 19th century. Political matters are especially well-represented in the collection, especially in connection with the electoral politics of Presidential campaigns. Economic policies (e.g., banking, currency, financial speculation, tariff reform, growth of industrial power, etc.) is a major theme. African-Americans appear frequently in the images, either as principal subjects or in the background as a subtext to the often layered caricatures of the 19th century. Slavery, abolition and the perceived ability (or inability) of emancipated African-Americans to participate as equals in American society are common subjects in this regard. Other subjects that run through the collection are political corruption (especially in relation to Tammany), America's relation with the rest of the world, social issues, and America at war.
Arrangement
The collection is organized in 7 chronological series:
Series I. Colonial & Revolutionary Period, 1643, 1756-1790
Series II. Early Republic Period, 1792-1826
Series III. Jacksonian Period, 1828-1840
Series IV. Antebellum Period, 1841-1859
Series V. Civil War and Post-War Period, 1860-1868
Series VI. Late 19th Century, 1869-1899
Series VII. Undetermined Dates, 19th century-20th century
Within each series, the caricatures are arranged in approximate chronological order, using a unique identifier assigned at some point in the past by N-YHS (see processing note). For those without a previously-assigned identifier, just the year and "No #" was used.
Scope and Contents
The collection holds about 1600 prints (mostly engravings and lithographs) and pen and ink drawings of humorous and caustic pictorial commentary on political events and social customs. The publication of single-sheet caricatures blossomed in the mid-1700s, and such individually issued prints comprise the bulk of the collection, which also include drawings for editorial cartoons published in newspapers. The caricatures range from the late colonial period in British North America to the mid-twentieth century, with just a few outliers from before and after that range. The bulk of the collection, with about 1300 items, dates from the Jacksonian era beginning in 1828 to the close of the 19th century.
Political matters are especially well-represented in the collection, especially in connection with the electoral politics of Presidential campaigns. Economic policies (e.g., banking, currency, financial speculation, tariff reform, growth of industrial power, etc.) is a major theme, both within the context of presidential elections and as a general theme in the development of the nation. Political corruption is often caricatured, and New York City's Democratic Party (referred to commonly as Tammany, after its headquarters, Tammany Hall) is often the chief target.
African-Americans appear frequently in the images, either as principal subjects or in the background as a subtext to the often layered caricatures of the 19th century. Slavery, abolition and the perceived ability (or inability) of emancipated African-Americans to participate as equals in American society are common subjects in this regard, and commonly drawn with racist imagery, such as in the 1828 "Life in Philadelphia" series and the "Darktown" series of the 1880s drawn by Thomas Worth, James Cameron, and others and published by Currier & Ives.
Over 200 items trace the Civil War era, through the 1860 election and 1864 re-election of Abraham Lincoln, the secession crisis of 1861, the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863, and the battles through to the close of the war. The Spanish-American War is also well-represented with about 270 caricatures from Puck, The Judge, The Bee, The Verdict, and other publications. The disputes between Britain and America and the resulting War for Independence, and then the War of 1812, are represented with many caricatures. The Mexican War, World War I, and World War II have lesser representation.
America's relation with the rest of the world is a common theme. Early on, through the Civil War, these seem to focus principally on concerns with how the European powers (including Russia) perceive the United States and how the new nation might be undermined. Post-Civil War, the theme seems to shift with the United States greater standing in relation to Europe, with an increased paternalism toward Asia and the Caribbean.
Social caricatures can also be found in the collection, often related to the changing role of women, the expanding wealth of the country, class tensions, and the like. Major national events, such as the Gold Rush, are the subject of several caricatures.
Major artists and publishers of lithographed cartoons represented in the collection include, among others, James Baillie, Edward W. Clay, Currier & Ives, David Claypoole Johnston, Thomas Nast, Henry R. Robinson, and Thomas W. Strong. Among the original pen and ink drawings are approximately 35 by Thomas Nast, the chief American cartoonist of the 1870s and 80s.
The finding aid lists most of the caricatures in the collection individually. Titles were transcribed from catalog cards, supplemented with visual confirmation. Additional or clarifying subject headings noted by the archivists are included in [brackets]. Certain "sets" of caricatures, such as the 270 works concerning the Spanish-American War, were listed in more summary fashion.
Some items were not found in the collection during the inventory of 2019-22 although they did have a card catalog record. Generally, these items were listed in this inventory based on the catalog description and noted here as missing.
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Conditions Governing Access
For more information on making arrangements to consult the collection, please visit www.nyhistory.org/library/visit.
Conditions Governing Use
Taking images of documents from the library collections for reference purposes by using hand-held cameras and in accordance with the library's photography guidelines is encouraged. As an alternative, patrons may request up to 20 images per day from staff.
Application to use images from this collection for publication should be made in writing to: Department of Rights and Reproductions, The New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024-5194, rightsandrepro@nyhistory.org. Phone: (212) 873-3400 ext. 282.
Copyrights and other proprietary rights may subsist in individuals and entities other than the New-York Historical Society, in which case the patron is responsible for securing permission from those parties. For fuller information about rights and reproductions from N-YHS visit: https://www.nyhistory.org/about/rights-reproductions
Preferred Citation
This collection should be cited as the New-York Historical Society Collection of Caricatures and Cartoons, PR 10, Department of Prints, Photographs, and Architectural Collections, New-York Historical Society.
Location of Materials
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was compiled by New-York Historical Society from various gifts and purchases. When the collection was inventoried in 2019-2022 for this finding aid, any acquisition information noted on the document itself was included in the item level note here. Additional information from the accession ledgers may be added over time.
Separated Materials
Three sets of caricatures, formerly in the collection, were removed and cataloged separately:
* "Album californiano [picture] : colleción de tipos" (call phrase Print Room Rare F865.F37 1850 Oversize)
* Homer Davenport drawings (PR 125)
* King Features Syndicate drawings (PR 446)
About this Guide
Processing Information
At some point in the mid-late twentieth century, the collection was compiled by N-YHS library staff and physically organized and foldered in flat files in a chronological order based on the known or estimated date of the object. Likely at the same time, each item was given a unique identifier composed of the object's year and sequence number (e.g., 1848-1, 1848-2, etc.). That number is written on the back of the item. Each item was documented in a card catalog, which remains available in the N-YHS Reading Room. Some items, perhaps added to the collection at a later time, do not have a unique identifier, though these typically do have a catalog card entry. These unique identifiers and the overall filing scheme remain in place and were used as the foundation of this finding aid's inventory.
By 1994, it appears that at least some of the caricatures had been inventoried in a "Print Room Database." A print-out of the items from that database is also available in the Reading Room, but it only includes items to 1845. A new identifier was assigned to the items in this database, but that identifier seems to be unused outside of this one incomplete print-out and so was not used in this finding aid.
Beginning in 2019 and, after interruption by the Covid-19 pandemic, concluding in 2022, volunteer Alison Barr prepared the item level inventory for this finding aid. The primary source for the item descriptions here is the card catalog, from which Barr transcribed key fields (e.g., title, creator, medium). Barr also referred to the 1994 database print-out for items to 1845 and she added any key descriptive data points (such as accession dates) she observed on the item itself that was not recorded on the card catalog. This approach yielded a reconciliation between the card catalog and the items in the folder; consequently some items in the card catalog were identified as missing from the folders (and are noted as such in the finding aid) and some items were found in the folders that were not card cataloged. In the interest of time, not all annotations on a document or data on the catalog card were transcribed for this finding aid; such exclusions included references to research sources, N-YHS photo ID numbers, and other data points considered to be secondary. Barr's work was reviewed by archivist Larry Weimer, who added some bracketed subject terms at points as well as the notes and overall structuring of the finding aid.
Repository
Series I. Colonial & Revolutionary Period, 1643, 1756-1790, inclusive
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The series includes prints dating from 1756 to 1790 (with one earlier print from 1643), that is, from the late colonial period in British North America and the beginning of the American Revolution to the close of the Revolution and beginning of American government under the new Constitution of 1787. There are about 140 prints in the series, 50 of which are a set of British political satires dating from 1756-1757. Though most of the series relates to America and the Revolutionary period, the focus of the series does have an international perspective with British, French, and Dutch themes. Many of the prints are in, or include, the French, Dutch, and German languages.
The container list includes "BM" (for British Museum) numbers for many of the prints. This refers to numbers in the "Catalogue of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, [Volume 4], Division I, Political and Personal Satires " and can assist in finding further data and images about the item on the internet.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in approximate chronological order.
Let Not The World Divide Those Whom Christ Hath Joined, 1643
British Political Satire. 51 cards., 1756, inclusive
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51 cards, approximately 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches, mostly by Edwards & Darly from 1756. At least one from 1757. Several undated and/or unattributed. N-YHS's records refer to these as the "Townsend cards," possibly because of their source.
All are described in the "Catalogue of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, [Volume 4], Division I, Political and Personal Satires" (available in Google Books). The catalogue numbers held are: 3344, 3346,3348, 3356, 3362, 3381, 3385, 3388, 3390, 3392, 3394, 3399, 3401, 3403, 3407, 3412, 3414, 3417, 3424, 3427, 3429, 3442, 3473, 3488, 3490, 3493, 3495, 3497, 3499, 3502, 3504 (colored), 3506 (colored), 3511, 3516, 3518, 3521, 3522 (colored), 3527, 3531, 3533, 3535 (colored), 3537, 3542, 3543, 3558, 3564, 3572, 3576, 3578, 3602, 3638.
The English Lioned Dismember'd [Loss of Minorca; French-Indian War], 1756
The Germans bleeds & bears ye Furs of Quaker Lords & Savage Curs..., 1764
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Removed from pamphlet. Y1764.Paxton. Engraving - Henry Dawkins
The Deplorable State of America or Sc---h Government [Scotch Government; Stamp Act], 1765
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BM #4119; Attributed by Murrell to Wilkinson. Acquisition date: Oct 7, 1901.
The Great Financier or British OEconomy for the Years 1763, 1764, 1765 [Stamp Act], 1765
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BM #4128 (variation). Acquisition date: July 16, 1908?
The Repeal. Or The Funeral of Miss Ame - Stamp [Stamp Act Repeal], 1766
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BM #4140 (variant); There is a second variation of the caricature. Second variation has note re: acquisition?: Adlard(?) Feb/61. There is a third variation (a facsimile).
The Colonies Reduced. Its Companion., 1768
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BM #4183; Designed & Engraved for The Political Register, London. Catalogue Note states that it is probably by Benjamin Franklin.
Magna Britania her Colonies Reduc'd, 1768
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For the Political Register; Probably designed by Benjamin Franklin; Gift of Miss Annie Dennis, Oct. 17, 1933.
No Title [Four Lines of Verse - Avaunt Ye Troublers of a World's Repose...], 1768
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2 copies; from London Magazine, Vol. XXXVII, frontispiece.
Janus 1768-1769, 1768
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BM # 4233; Designed & Engraved for the Political Register
The Pillars of the State, 1768
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BM #4235; Designed & Engraved for the Political Register
The City Carriers., 1769
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BM #4296; From London Magazine
Privy Purse in 1753. Privy Purse in 1773.The Mother and The Child, 1773
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BM #5105; For the London Magazine, p. 33
The Parricide. A Sketch of Modern Patriotism., 1773
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BM #5334; Engraved for the Westminster Magazine (* published 1773-1785)
A New Method of Macarony Making, As Practiced at Boston [Two Stanzas of verse follow. The Boston Port Bill], 1774
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BM #5232; Printed for Carington Bowles; There is a reissue (1774-1R) of the original drawing published by H.R. Robinson between 1837-1842.(Reissue has an acquisition (?) date on front of May 29, 1904.)
The Bostonian's Paying the Excise-man, or Tarring & Feathering. [Boston Port Bill], 1774
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Printed for Robert Sayer & J. Bennett. On back states "Property of The Naval History Society...Dec. 8, 1932. Gift of James Barnes and John Sanford Barnes."; There is a reissue (1774-2R) of the original drawing published by H.R. Robinson between 1837 and 1842. On the front of the reissued caricature is the acquisition(?) date May 29, 1904.
The Bostonians in Distress [Boston Port Bill], 1774
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BM #5241; Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett. Noted as gift of the Naval History Society, Dec 8, 1932.
Liberty Triumphant. or the Downfall of Oppression. [Independence of America], 1774
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Front has acquisition(?)date - Apr 16, 1906.
The Able Doctor. or America Swallowing the Bitter Draught, 1774
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BM #5226; From the London Magazine, July 1774; Copied by Paul Revere for the Royal American Magazine, 1774
The Mitred Minuet, 1774
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BM #5228; From the London Magazine, 1774, p. 312
The Council of the Rulers and Elders against the Tribe of Ye Americanites, 1774
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BM #5281
America in Flames, 1774
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BM #5282; From Town and Country Magazine, 1774, p.659
The Polish Plumb Cake, 1774
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BM #5229; J. Lodge, sculptor. From the Westminster Magazine
The Patriotick Barber of New York [Boston Port Bill], 1775
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BM #5284; Printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett.
The Political Cartoon of the Year, 1775, 1775
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BM #5288; for the Westminster Magazine
The Thistle Reel, 1775
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BM #5285; For the London Magazine, 1775,p.56
The Court Cotillion, Or the Premiers new Parl*****t Jig, 1775
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BM #5244; Terry del et Sculp.
Billiard Playing in 1776. Local Option or Not, We'll Play Billiards, 1776
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Published by John Leopold, from an original painting. Note on back: "Trade Card for Billiard Table Mfr. Bella C. Landauer Coll. Filed Sports and Games"
News from America, or The Patriots in the Dumps, 1776
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BM #5340; For the London Magazine, Nov. 1776
Miss Carolina Sullivan, one of the obstinate daughters of America 1776 [Moultrie's successful repulse of Sir Peter Parker's fleet off Charleston], 1776
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Signed Matting D1 Del. Published by Mary Darly
Cupid's Tower, 1776
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BM #5377; published by M. Darly
Bunkers Hill or American Head Dress, 1776
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BM #5330 (variant); published by M. Darly
Oh-Heigh-Oh or a View of the Back Settlements, 1776
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Published by M Darly
Die Generals und Officiers der Koniglich Englischen Armee und derer Hutffs Truppen zu Neu Yorck [Title also in French], 1776
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Grave par Jean Borait Winckler. Froost pinxit; Printed for Carington Bowles
A Picturesque View of the State of the Nation for February 1778 [British Commerce], 1778
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BM #5472; One of four variants; Acquisition(?) Date on back: Feb 26, 1900
Explication de ce tableau touchant l'etat de la Nation d'Angleterre [Title also in German], 1778
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Second variant of A Picturesque View of the State...; on back are designs for Clothes Press & Cedar Trunks for A. Henderson Carpenter
No Title [Variant of A Picturesque View ...], 1778
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Third variant of A Picturesque View of the State ...
Evil to him who turns to Evil says Poor Richard [Title in French], 1778
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Fourth variant of A Picturesque View of the State... Acquisition(?) date on front of April 22, 1905.
Poor Old England! or 1778. or the Bl-s-d Effects of a Wise Administration, 1778
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A hand-colored variant of A Picturesque View of the State...; Printed for W.M. Jackson.
The Commissioners., 1778
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BM #5473; signed M Darly, published M. Darly; acquisition date on back: Mar. 27, 1957 (Abbott-Lenox Fund)
Dedicated to the English Admiralty by a member of the American Congress [Title in French; tobacco trade], 1778
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BM #5472 (variant); drawn from nature in Boston by Corbut; engraved in Philadelphia.
Dedicated to the English Admiralty by a member of the American Congress [Title in French; tobacco trade], 1778
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Variant of above; colored; Acquisition date on back: Nov. 15, 1938 Wilbur Fund
The Tea-Tax Tempest, or the Anglo American Revolution [2 copies - Title is in English, German, French], 1778
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BM #5490; second copy is proof before letters. Acquisition(?) date on back of second copy: December 31, 1953.
An Hieroglyphick Poetic Epistle [Rebus], 1778
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From Don Deigo of Spain to Louis Le Grand of France; Acquisition(?) date on front: July 16, 1908.
Britannia to America [Title in picture writing; Rebus], 1778
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BM #5474 (variant); published by M. Darly; Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 26, 1958.
America to her Mistaken Mother [Title in picture writing; Rebus], 1778
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BM #5475; published by M. Darly
The Political Raree Show: or a Picture of Parties and Politics, during and at the close of the Last Session of Parliament, June 1779., 1779
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BM #5548; Published by Fielding & Walker for the Westminster Magazine, June 1779; Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb [?] 1900.
Prattle [Military Operations], 1779
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BM #5603 (variant); published by M. Darly
The European Diligence [European Politics], 1779
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BM #5557; "sold by W. H___"; Acquisition(?) date on front: July 16, 1908.
The Man in the White Shirt, or Foolish False Pride. [Title in Dutch; The Defensive Alliance], 1780
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BM # 5716A (variant). Dutch title: De man in 'thembd, of de gefnuikte hoogmoed." This is a proof from unfinished plate. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 21, 1906.
The Man in the White Shirt, or Foolish False Pride. [Title in Dutch; The Defensive Alliance], 1780
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BM #5716; Dutch title: De man in 'thembd, of de gefnuikte hoogmoed." Completed version of plate above. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 21, 1906.
Through the Forceful Attack of the Lion [Title in Dutch], 1780
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BM #5712; title in Dutch: "Den door list en geweld aangevallen leeuw." Acquisition(?) date on front: June 21, 1906.
The Desperate British and the Pleased Americans on Receiving the News of a Defensive Alliance, Unlimited Convoy, and Armed Neutrality [Title in Dutch; Dutch Resistance to Navigation Acts], 1780
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BM #5724; title in Dutch: De wanhoopie britten, en de vernoegde americanen..." Acquisition date on back: April 16, 1906.
Verklaaring [Dutch; Dutch-American Commerce], 1780
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BM #5729. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 21, 1906.
The British Leopard Brought to Reason [Title in Dutch; Navigation Acts], 1780
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BM #5719. Title in Dutch: Den Britsen Leopard tot Reden gebracht." Key to numbered figures not added; Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 26, 1900.
John Bull Triumphant, 1780
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BM #5624; Published by W. Humphrey; hand-colored engraving
No Title - Bold Jack [verse in both English & Dutch; Dutch propaganda for the U.S.], 1780
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BM #5721/5721A (variant); 2 copies: Copy 1 with stone wall border; Copy 2 without stone wall border
Wages After Work [Title in Dutch; British Commerce], 1780
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BM #5715. Title in Dutch: "Loon na werk." 2 copies; Copy 2 is from the Naval History Society Collection.
The Proud and the Watchful Lion [Title in Dutch], 1780
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BM #5714. Title in Dutch: "De moedige en waakzaame leeuw."
Four Portraits in Caricature Titled (in French): Darby, Le Lord North, Le Lord Cornwall, Le Lord Rawdon, 1780
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BM #6048-6049
The Lion is Waking Up [Title in Dutch], 1780
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BM #5713. Title in Dutch: "De ontwaakte leeuw." Stapled behind engraving is key [Dutch]. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 21, 1906.
Engelsch Nieuws [Dutch; Dutch-British Relations], 1780
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BM #5722 (variant?)
No Title [Edwardigen Nederlander; Dutch Investments], 1780
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BM #5720; print before letters
De Tyd Geeft Verandering. [Dutch], 1780
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BM #5718
Dan Onder Dan Booven [Dutch], 1780
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BM #5725
De Verloste Hollander, or De Gedwongen Dog [Dutch], 1780
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BM #5732
Den Engelsman Op Zyn Uiterste [Dutch; also Title in French], 1780
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BM #5731; Published by Nicolas Ciseau
Algemeene Staatkundige Konstplaat Van't Jaar 1780. [Dutch], 1780
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BM #5728
Yankee Doodle, or The American Satan, 1780
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Penned inscription: "Joseph Wright, son of Patience Wright. Ask me not what provocation I have had that strong antipathy Good bears to Bad. Pub. by Ebenezer Scalpp'em on the banks of the Ohio."
The State Watchman Discovered by the Genius of Britain, studying plans for the Reduction of America. [George III and the American Revolution], 1781
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BM #5856; published by I. Jones. On back: "by Rowlandson, I. Jones published after the news of the Surrender at Yorktown.". Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
The Ballance of Power [International Rivalry], 1781
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BM #5827; Engraving by RS; published by R. Wilkinson
A New Pantomine. Harlequine. [American independence], 1781
Liberty Enlightned, 1781
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BM #5833; Caricature describing the election of Henry Cruger, who later became elected to the New York State Senate after The War, as Mayor of Bristol, England. Acquisition(?) date on back - Jan. 27, 1960. NYT Fd.
No Title [variant of above, Liberty Enlightned], 1781
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BM #5833 (variant); On back - Jan 27, 1960, NYT Fd.
No Title [York Town], 1781
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BM #5859; "A symbolic representation of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, and an indication of the advantages which the Dutch expected to derive from commerce with America." from "Impolitical Prints". Acquisition date on back - Nov. 15, 1938, Watson Fund.
Englisch Printet. [Dutch], 1781
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BM #5839
America, Dedicated to Those who wish to Sheathe the Desolating Sword of War And to Restore the Blessings of Peace and Amity to a divided People., 1781, inclusive
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Robert Edge Pine, artist, and Joseph Strutt, engraver. After a 1778 painting by Pine. Painting destroyed by fire in 1803.
Rodney Triumphant - or - Admiral Lee-Shore in the Dumps [British Navy], 1782
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BM #5992; Engraving by E. Dachery. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
The Royal Hunt, or a Prospect of the Year 1782 [British Navy], 1782
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BM #5961 (variant); published by R. Owen
The Political Mirror, or An Exhibition of Ministers for April 1782, 1782
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BM #5982; Razo Rezio inv. and Crunk Fogo sculp.
The British Lion Engaging Four Powers, 1782
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BM #6004; Engraving published by J. Barrow and sold by Richardson PrintSellers; on back - Gift of Robert Goelet, 1977.
The (Ass)-Headed and (Cow-Heart)-ed Ministry Making the British (Lion) Give Up The Pull, 1783
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BM #6229; published by J. Barrow (?)
The Times, Anno 1783., 1783
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BM #6210; published by W. Humphrey
Amusement for John Bull and his Cousin Paddy, Or, The Gambols of The American Buffalo in St. James's Street, 1783
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BM #6223; published by I. Fielding from the European Magazine p. 296
The Loss of Eden and Eden Lost [Independence of America], 1785
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BM #6815; published by W. Hinton. 2 copies. Copy 1 has note that states "Bought ... Maggs, December 1925"; Copy 2 (colored) has note on front in pencil - "by Rowlandson & Woodward ... American", also on front: Acquisition(?) date: Apr. 16, 1906
Provincial General Buttons Marching to Saratoga with Plunder., 1786
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BM #6996; Kayfecit 1786; Acquisition(?) date on back: June 15, 1957.
Sam. A Solider I am for a Lady, What Beau was ere arm'd compleater &c [Comic Figure], 1789
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Kay del & sculp 1789; 2 copies - Copy 2 has margins trimmed; both copies have Acquisition(?) date: July 1, 1933; both also have other markings in pencil that are difficult to read.
Sale of the Scioto Deserts by the Anglo-Americans [Title in French; Sale of Non-existent Lands in the United States], 1789
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Published in Paris by Depeuille
Half Groggy [Comic Figure Uncle Toby], 1790
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BM #7772; Aquatint. G.M.Woodward delin., published London by W. Holland; Acquisition noted on back: Gift of Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman, Sept. 7, 1927
What Think Ye of C.o.n.ss now/View of C.o.n.ss on the Road to Philadelphia [Removal of Congress to Philadelphia], 1790
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Y.Z., sculp.
Series II. Early Republic Period, 1792-1826, inclusive
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The series includes prints dating from 1792 to 1826, that is, from the early decades of the American republic, into the administration of U.S. President John Quincy Adams. There are about 60 prints in the series. A substantial number of the prints relate to the War of 1812 and the American-British tensions leading to the war. Other themes touched on are the slave trade, the Sedition Act, the early rumblings of secession at the Hartford Convention, and social satire, among other matters.
The container list includes "BM" (for British Museum) numbers for about 15 of the prints. This refers to numbers in the "Catalogue of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, [Volume 4], Division I, Political and Personal Satires " and can assist in finding further data and images about the item on the internet.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in approximate chronological order.
The Abolition of the Slave Trade, 1792
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BM #8079; Full Title - Abolition of the Slave Trade, Or, The Inhumanity of Dealers in Human Flesh as exemplified in the Cruel Treatment of a Young Negro Girl of 15 for her Virgin Modesty; published by S.W. Fores; Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
The Blind Enthusiast [Slave Trade ?], 1792
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Published by William Holland; Acquisition(?) date on front - March 9, 1900.
Tom Paine's Nightly Pest, 1792
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BM #8137; Published by H. Humphrey; James Gilray, design et fect.; on back is another design by James Gilray. Acquisition(?) date: Nov. 1, 1944.
Justice and Humanity at Home [Civil Liberties], 1792
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BM #9685; Published by William Holland
The Patriot Exalted [Fox and the Empress of Russia], 1792
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BM #8067; published by Thomas Cornell
Cruelty & Oppression Abroad [Slave Trade], 1792
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Published by William Holland. Acquisition(?) date on front - March 9, 1900.
A Camp Scene, 1794
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Lithograph (colored). H.W. Bunbury Esq. Del., G. White, Sculp., published by J. Harris
The Times: A Political Portrait [Attack on Jacobins], 1795
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On front - "Presented to the New-York State Historical Society by Geo. B. Reed, Montpelier, Vermont ..."
A Portrait [Sir David Dundas on Horseback], 1796
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BM #11256 (variant) For many years, this was thought to be George Washington but it is not. H. Humphrey, publisher.Engraved by T.A.s
Drumming out of the Regiment!! [Rest of Title in French; Dismissal of Duke of Norfolk], 1798
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BM #9170. W. Holland, publisher. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr.16, 1906.
The Gallant Nellson bringing Home Two Uncommon Fierce French Crocadiles from the Nile as a Present to the King, 1798
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BM #9251. S.W. Fores, publisher. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 8, 1948.
Congressional Pugilists [Sedition Act], 1798
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Copy 1 -- on back: "First fight in Congress. Griswold of Connecticut spoke offensively of Lyon who spat in his face. Griswold flew at him with a stick - Lyon seized the tongs and a pitched battle ensued. from the original caricature & plate; engraved 1798.... Presented to the New-York Historical Society by John B. Murray. New York February, 1862
Congressional Pugilists, 1798, 1803
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Copy 2 (repaired) includes an attached note dated 1803 March 16 by John M. Douglas about his wife Mary whom, according to the note, eloped with Col. Matthew Lyon, one of the pugilists. The back of the note quotes the Porcupines Gazette of February 15, 1798 description of the fight.
Congress Moves to Philadelphia, undated
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On the back of this photostat: "From original colored caricature in possession of the American Antiquarian Society. Photostat presented to the N.Y.H.S. Sept. 18, 1935
Presente A Monsieur Le Marquis de La Fayette, Prior 1800
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Invente et compose par Lagardette fils du graveur...A Paris chez l'auteur, rue et vis-a-vis le Cloitre St. Honore, Caffe Militaire et Passage des Feuillans. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 18, 1948.
From the Blood of Tyranny, Independence is born [Du Sein de la Tyrannie Naquit l'Independence. M.A. Voltaire] [American Independence], Prior 1800
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On the back: "Presented by Daniel Parish, Jr. Apr. 16, 1906. ... One of 58 caricatures presented at the same time"
Hearts for the Year 1800 [Seven Comic Female Figures described as each representing a different precious stone], 1800
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2 sheets. Etched by Rowlandson; del. Woodward. Published by R. Ackermann.
24 Separate Caricatures [Caricatures of men and women, each given a letter of the alphabet and a name suggesting the character of the person with the conundrum beneath each picture], 1800
A Genuine View of the Parties in an Affair of Honor, after the fifth shot at Hobuken (Hoboken) [Clinton-Swartwout Duel], 1802
The Ghost of a Dollar or the Bankers Surprize [Stephen Girard], 1806
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W. Charles, Del & Sculp
Look on this Picture, and On This. [George Washington, Thomas Jefferson], 1807
in crowds the Ladies ran, All wish'd to see and touch the tawny man. [Jefferson's Alliance with Tammany], 1807
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Tisdale, pinxt; Leney sculpt. SEE: Butterfield's "The American Past" p.21, for variation owned by NYPL.
OGRABME, or, The American Snapping-turtle [Embargo Act], 1807
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Woodcut by Alexander Anderson, sold for the proprietor by D. Longworth. On back, Mr. Pintard appears to be addressee.
The Cat Let Out of the Bag. [A scene from a new play under rehearsal in Boston; Sailors Resist Embargo], 1808
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Charles Del & Sculp. Acquisition(?) date on front dated: July 10, 1902
The Tory Editor and His Apes Giving their Pitiful Advice to the American Sailors [Sailors Resist Embargo], 1808
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Variant of 1808-1 (Different Title). Charles Del & Sculp. Acquisition(?) date on front dated: Apr. 16, 1906.
National Opinions on Bononaparte [sic] [Reactions to Napoleon; Countries represented by Comic Figures], 1808
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BM #10980. Woodward Delt, C.W. Sculpt., published by Thomas Tegg. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
The Politician, 1808
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BM #11178. Published by W. Davison Alnwick
The Copenhagen Monster Muzzld. [Seizure by Denmark of American Merchantmen], 1809
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Acquisition(?) date on back dated: Apr. 16, 1906
Intercourse or Impartial dealings [Long-standing enmity between Great Britain and France], 1809
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This caricature and the following were acquired by NYHS in 1995. Peter Pencil (likely an alias) is the creator of the etchings. Only other known set of these etchings is owned by Harvard University
Non Intercourse or Dignified Retirement [Embargo Act replacement by NonIntercourse Act], 1809
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This caricature and the one above were acquired by the NYHS in 1995. Peter Pencil (likely an alias) is the creator of the etchings. Only other known set of these etchings is owned by Harvard University.
Peter Stuyvesants Army Entering New Amsterdam, 1809
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From a drawing by William Heath of London; From Knickerbocker's "History of New York"
A Scene in the Honey Moon or Conjugal Felicity, 1810
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(signed) Esq. Del. (with figure of man). Published by T. McLean.
Huzza for "Free Trade and Sailor's Rights." [War of 1812], 1812
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On front, acquisition(?) dated: Nov. 23, 1905
National Boar [War of 1812; on blue paper], 1812
Bruin Become Mediator or Negociation [sic] for Peace [War of 1812], 1812
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2 copies. Copy 1: black & white; Copy 2: colored. Wm. Charles del & sculpt. Copy 1 on front: acquisition(?) date: Jan 3 of 1899. Copy 2 stamped on back: "Eugene H. Pool Collection of Captain James Lawrence, Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool, December 22 (unreadable)
Philanthropie Moderne [War of 1812 & Slavery], 1812
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Published by Smith, New York. On back acquisition(?) dated: June 15, 1954. SEE "British warfare in 1812, 1837-38" (1812-4) an adaptation of Philanthropie Moderne.
He Who Fights or Runs Away, May Fight or Run Another Day [on blue paper], 1812
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On front, acquisition(?) date: July 2, 1903.
Brother Jonathan's Soliloquy on the Times, 1812
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Signed Kensett pinx et sculp. At top, "Great estates may venture more, Franklin". Note on card catalogue that dating is dubious and may have been done between 1832-34 by J.F. Kensett, Thomas Kensett's son. On front, acquisition(?) date: Sept 27, 1907.
HIs Most Excellent Majesty, George The Third, 1812
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Stadler, sculp., Rosenberg, delt. Published Jan. 22, 1812, by Colnaghi & Co.
British Valour And Yankee Boasting Or, Shannon Versus Chesapeake, 1813
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BM #12080. Etching - G. Crukshank, fecit. Published for The Proprietor of Town Talk. On front, acquisition(?) date: Jan 15, 1907.
The Hornet And Peacock, Or, John Bull In Distress, 1813
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Engraving by Amos Doolittle, entered ... 27th Day of March 1813, by A. Doolittle of Connecticut. There is also a photostat copy of this caricature; that one has acquisition(?) date on the back of - Feb. 23, 1943.
Soldiers on a March to Buffalo, 1813
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By William Charles (NYHS copy omits name). On back, acquisition(?) date: Jan. 30, 1899.
A View of Winchester in North America, Dedicated to Mr. President Mad i son!, 1813
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BM #12043. Published by S. Knight. On back, acquisition(?) date: April 6/93 (1993?)
A Boxing Match, Or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull [Defeat of H.M.S. Boxer], 1813
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W. Charles, del. et sculp. On front, acquisition(?) date: May 22, 1908
John Bull and The Baltimoreans. [Retreat of British Soliders], 1813
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Wm. Charles, del et sculp., published by Wm. Charles, Philadelphia. On front, acquisition(?) date: Jan 8, 1899.
The Yankey Torpedo., 1813
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BM #12090. [Signed] E_s Del - Ft. [Published] by Thomas Tegg III, London. On back, acquisition date: "April 27, 1960 (Wilbur)"
John Bull Making a New Batch of Ships to Send to the Lakes [Naval Victories of Perry & MacDonough], 1814
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Charles, del et sculp. Published by Wm. Charles. 2 copies. On front of one, acquisition(?) date: Dec. 31, 1903.
Johnny Bull And The Alexandrians [Naval Stores], 1814
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Wm. Charles, sc., published by Wm. Charles.
The Fall of Washington Or, Maddy in Full Flight [Burning of the Capitol], 1814
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BM #12311. Published by S. W. Force, London. In card catalogue and binder, this caricature is listed as 1814-4 but on the back is 1814-3. On front, acquisition(?) date: March 31, 1906.
A Reception of Doctors at Oxford's University [Title also in French], 1814
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BM #12283. On front, acquisition(?) date: Nov. 13, 1897.
The Action between the British & American Frigates on the Serpentine, Hyde Park. 1st August, 1814. [Shannon & Chesapeake], 1814
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Published by T. Palser, London.
The Merchants Memorial to Alley Croker [American attacks on British Merchant Ships], 1814
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BM #12310. G. Cruikshank, etch. Published by Thomas Tegg.
The Hartford Convention or, Leap No Leap [Secession], 1815
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One of two variants
The Hartford Convention or, Leap No Leap [Secession], 1815
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2 copies of this variant - one Black & White; one Colored. Wm. Charles, Sct. On front of Black & White copy, acquisition(?) date: April 16, 1906. On back of colored copy, stamped, "Eugene H. Pool Collection of Captain James Lawrence. Gift of Dr. Eugene H. Pool. December 23, [unreadable].
Democracy __ against the __ Unnatural Union [Pennsylvania State Politics], 1817
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Attributed by Murrell to William Charles. On front, date - April 16, 1906.
The Political Champion Turned Resurrection Man!, 1819
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BM #13283. [Signed] T.R.C. fecit. Published by E. King. On back, acquisition date: April 27, 1960 (Wilbur)
John Hiester's Claims to the Votes of a Christian People, Or, The Reformer of 1820 Exhibiting His Love of Liberty and Country [Slave Trade], 1820
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On front, acquisition(?) date: Feb. 4, 1907
A Letter from Under a [London] Bridge [Washington Irving?], circa 1820
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Lithograph by "C."
Charcoal Sketches Or, Night Scenes in the Metropolis, circa 1820
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By J.C. Neal, Published by E.L. Carey & A. Hart. Designed & Etched by D.C. Johnston. On front, acquisition(?) date: April 15, 1907(?) [unreadable]
A Foot-Race [Presidential candidates], 1824
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Crackfardi (David Claypoole Johnston) Delt & Sculp. 3 copies. One copy is The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. One copy - stamped "Collections of The New-York Historical Society" with acquisition(?) date April 16, 1906. One copy, acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 4, 1901 (?).
Caucus Curs in Full Yell, or a War-Whoop, to Saddle on the People, a Pappoose President [Andrew Jackson], 1824
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J. Akin aqua fortis. Butler Sentinel [publisher?]. Item has an N-YHS designator of 1832-12 because that was the circa date originally given the print.
Precocity [American Life], circa 1825
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Lithograph by Pendleton. Designed and executed by D.C. Johnston, Boston. On back, acquisition(?) date: Aug. 15, 1939
The Seasons., circa 1825
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Lithographed by Pendleton's. D.C. Johnston, Del. On back, acquisition(?) date:- Aug. 15, 1939.
The Drunkard's Progress, Or, The Direct Road to Poverty, Wretchedness & Ruin., 1826
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Designed and pubished by J.W. Barber. Four illustrations below Title.
Series III. Jacksonian Period, 1828-1840, inclusive
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The series includes prints dating from 1828 to 1840, that is, from the election of Andrew Jackson as U.S. President through the administration of Jackson's successor, Martin Van Buren. There are well over 250 prints in the series. Most of the series relates to Jacksonian era politics, such as the dissolution of Jackson's "kitchen cabinet" over the Petticoat affair, his veto of the renewal of the Second Bank of the United States, imagery of Jackson's imperiousness, and Van Buren's proposal for an independent Treasury (known as a sub-treasury). The presidential campaigns during this period are extensively represented, and many of the prints refer to the Loco-Focos, a faction of the Democratic Party from 1835 into the 1840s. The nullification crisis and abolitionism appear in some prints, either as a principal theme or as a sub-theme. Although images of Jackson and Van Buren predominate, others include John Calhoun, Henry Clay, Winfield Scott, Thomas Hart Benton, William Marcy, and William Henry Harrison, among others.
In addition to politics, several prints in this series concern social satire and class-based depictions. The series opens in 1828 with an extensive number of the "Life in Philadelphia" caricatures, with racist imagery of emancipated African-Americans in social settings.
Among the caricaturists that are particularly well-represented in the series are: H.R. Robinson, J. Childs, E.W. (Edward Williams) Clay, N. Sarony, A. Imbert, and Zek Downing.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in approximate chronological order.
Life in Philadelphia "How You Find Yourself..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by W. Simpson, C. [Clay] fecit.
Life in Philadelphia "Is Miss Dinah at Home..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by W. Simpson, C. [Clay] fecit.
Life in Philadelphia "Take Away, Take Away Dose Rosy Lips..."[Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by Harrison Isaacs, London. Mezzotints by Charles Hunt.
Life in Philadelphia "How You Find Yourself..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by Harrison Isaacs, London. Mezzotint by Charles Hunt.
Life in Philadelphia "What de Debil You Hurrah for General Jackson..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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2 copies - 1 Black & White; 1 - Colored. Black & White copy Published by Harrison Isaacs, Charles Hunt, Sc. Colored copy, published by Tregear, London, Chas. Hunt, Sc. On back of colored copy, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900."
Life in Philadelphia "Shall I hab de honour to dance..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by Harrison Isaacs, Chas. Hunt, Sc.
Life in Philadelphia "You like de New Fashion Shirt..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by Harrison Isaacs, Chas. Hunt, Sc.
Life in Philadelphia "How you like de Waltz, Mr. Lorenzo..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by Harrison Isaacs, Chas. Hunt, Sc.
Life in Philadelphia "A Black Tea Party" [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by Harrison Isaacs, Chas. Hunt, Sc., W. Summers, Del. On front, acquisition(?) date: Dec. 7, 1900
Life in Philadelphia "Is Miss Dinah at Home..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by Harrison Isaacs, Chas. Hunt, Sc.
Life in Philadelphia "Grand Celebration ob de Bobalition ob African Slabery" [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by W.H. Isaacs. Drawn & Engraved by L. Harris.
Life in Philadelphia "Have you any Flesh coloured Silk Stockings..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by Harrison Isaacs, Engraved by Chas. Hunt
Life in Philadelphia "A Crier Extraordinary" [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1828
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Published by W.H. Isaacs, Drawn by W. Summers, Chas. Hunt, Sc.
Back to Back [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], c. 1828
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Signed E.W.C. (Edward W. Clay). 2 copies.
I say, This isn't the road to Philadelphy, honey, is it?, circa 1828
The Pedlar and His Pack, Or, The Desperate Effort, an Over Balance. [Coffin Handbills circulated by Binns], 1828
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2 copies, both colored. On front of copy 1, acquisition(?) date: May 1/07. On back of copy 2, acquisition(?) date: Feb. 24, 1949.
Coln. Pluck's Toast at Morse's Hotel, New York 1826 [Election of 1828], 1828
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On front, acquisition(?) date: May 4/09(?).
A Duel.[Clay and Van Buren], 1828
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Printed and Published by E. Jones, Fulton Street. Signed RD.
"Adams & Liberty" or the "Centreville Circular" Illustrated [Presidential candidates], 1828
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The text starts, "Dear Sirs, ..." and is signed by Wm. Chambers, Chairman Committee of Correspondence. On the back (perhaps an addressee) is written Doctor John Fisher. On front, acquisition(?) date: May 22/08.
Jackson Is to Be President, and You Will Be HANGED [Presidential Candidates], 1828
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Wood Engraving. Item not in file as of March 2022; removal notice is in file, dated 12/12/91.
Life in Philadelphia "A Black Ball. La Pastorelle." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], circa 1828
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Published by H. Isaacs; drawn by W. Summers, Chas. Hunt, Sc. On front, acquisition(?) date: April 9, 1907
"Is Miss Dinah at home?..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by S. Hart, Philadelphia. C. [Clay] fecit.
"How you find yourself..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by S. Hart, Philadelphia. C. [Clay] fecit.
"Dat is bery fine, Mr Mortimer..." [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by S. Hart, Philadelphia, Clay fecit.
What you tink of my new poke bonnet Frederick Augustus? [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by S. hart, Philadelphia, Clay fecit.
I'm a 'ministration man !! [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by S. Hart, Philadelphia, C. [Clay] fecit.
How you like de Waltz, Mr. Lorenzo? [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by S. Hart, Clay, fecit.
Have you any flesh coloured silk stockings, young man? [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by S. Hart, Philadelphia.
Behold thou art fair Deborah... [social manners], 1829
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Published by S. Hart, Philadelphia
Good evening Miss, shall I have the pleasure of walking with you? [social manners], 1829
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Published by S. Hart, Philadelphia. For fecit: Abbreviation for Monsieur followed by a sketch of a key.
Life in Washington, The Rencontre [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Lithography by Imbert. On front, acquisition(?) date: April 6/99
Life in New York. Hab you a few quires of letter paper... [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by A. Imbert, New York. On back, acquisition(?) date: Nov. 12/03.
Life in New York. Black Pink, or Going the Whole Figure. [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Published by A. Imbert, New York.
The Nation's Bulwark. [Satire on Militia], 1829
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Published for the Proprietors by R.H. Hobson, Philadelphia. Etching by E.W. Clay. On back, aquisition(?) date: Feb. 25/96.
Life in New York. The Inconveniency of Tight-Lacing [Social Satire], 1829
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Lithography by Imbert.
Life in New York. Police Office [Social Life of Emancipated Slaves], 1829
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Signed [Dominico] Canova. Lithography attributed to Imbert.
The Fashion Behind but Not Behind the Fashion, 1829
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Published by T. McLean.
Explosion of the Safety Fund Bubble [Jackson and U.S. Bank], 1830
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At bottom, "From a big picter painted for the Albany Regency by Zek Downing Historical Painter to Uncle Jack and Jineral Jackson." Published by E. Bisbee.
The Rats Entering a New House [Jackson], circa 1830
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Pencil note at bottom: "Weitenkampf dates this 1830". Stamped at bottom, "From Judge Mitchells Collection". On back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Tried Friends, Or Candidates for Sing-Sing, circa 1830
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Published by H. Anstice. (penciled note "Hy Anstice at 214 Broadway [1830-1]). Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 20, 1944.
A Downright Gabbler, or a Goose that Deserves to be Hissed_ [Fanny Wright], circa 1830
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Published by J. Akin, Philadelphia.
The Man Wot Wants Reform, 1830
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Imbert, lith.; published by Hy Anstice. Pencilled note at bottom: "Hy Anstice 214 Broadway, 1830-1"
"The Crack'd Joke" and A Late Student, circa 1830
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Faint date on back might be 1956
The Rats Leaving a Falling House [Jackson], 1831
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One of 2 copies (other 1831-2). At the top on the front side is pasted a note with a printed poem called "Impromptu, on reading Gen. Jackson's letter to Mr. Ingham." Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
The Rats Leaving a Falling House [Jackson], 1831
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2nd. Variant. Lithograph: Washington, 1831. Attributed to E.W. Clay by Murrell. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" On back stamped, "Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
A Cabinet Maker [Jackson], 1831
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2 copies. Attributed to D. Canova. Entered ... by A. Imbert ....1831. Copy 1 on the back has acquisition(?) date of, Nov. 16, 1942. Copy 2 is stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting."
Exhibition of Cabinet Pictures [Pen note:Caricatures ridiculing the breaking up of the first cabinet of Jackson], 1831
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Snooks, del. Attributed to D.C. Johnston by Harvard University Library.
The Rats Caught [Jackson/Van Buren], 1831
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Card catalogue says there are 2 copies but only Copy 1 is in the folder. Published by A. Imbert. Copy 1 on back: acquisition(?) date, Nov. 16, 1942.
A Political Game of Brag, Or the Best Hand Out of Four. [Jackson Administration], 1831
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Lithograph of Pendleton. On front, stamped, "From Judge Mitchells Collection"and on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
.00001 - The Value of a Unit with Four Cyphers Going before It. [Jackson], 1831
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[Picture of a Cock] of the walk, fecit. Published by E.W. Clay, Philadelphia. One of three variants. Pencilled notes in the margins of who the caricatures are. Stamped on the front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
.00001 - The Value of a Unit with Four Cyphers Going before It. [Jackson], 1831
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[Picture of Cock] on the Walk, fecit. Published by E.W. Clay, Philadelphia, 2nd. Edition. Acquisition(?) date on front:, date, July 2/03.
.00001 - The Value of a Unit with Four Cyphers Going before It. [Jackson], 1831
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Third variant with no publisher or engraver given.
Tug of the Coalition [Jackson Administration], 1831
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By D. Canova. Margin notes as to caricatures. Acquisition(?) date on back: On back, dated Nov. 16, 1942.
The Man! The Jack Ass. [Jackson], 1831
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Sold by J. Akins, Lithographer, Philadelphia. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900."
Old NIck in Wall Street, circa 1832
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Published by A. Imbert. Weitenkampf dates this. Acquisition(?) date on back: On back, dated Nov. 16, 1942
The Rejected Minister [Jackson/Van Buren], 1832
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One of two variants (see 1832-3). Tinted lithograph. On front, stamped, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Rejected Minister [Jackson/Van Buren], 1832
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Second of two variants. Published by H. Anstice, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
The Trollope Family, from a sketch taken from life, made in Cincinnati in 1829. [Mrs. Trollope], 1832
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Published by Childs & Inman Lithographers. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec 2/98.
Fixing a Block-Head to the Constitution, Or Putting a Wart on the Nose of Old Ironsides [Jackson], 1832
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Lithograph by Imbert. Dated by Dr. C.S. Brigham.
Nullification, Or, a Peep at South Carolina in 1832-3., 1832
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At bottom: "The Union Pie, No. 1. Being the first one, and Introduction to the Collection of Ten Pictures illustrating the rise, progress & issue of the whole subject of Nullification by an artist & politician from South Carolina: price 25 cents each -- New-York". Acquisition(?) date on back: January 20, 1931.
King Andrew The First [Jackson], 1832
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This is a broadside, the top of which carries a lithograph caricature of Andrew Jackson. At bottom of broadside, stamped "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United Naval Prints and Painting"
Congressional Elephant, or Last Desperate Pull for Power [Jackson], 1832
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Weitenkampf dates this. On front, stamped "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Colection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Albany Regency Dividing the Spoils. [Banks, New York Democratic Party], 1832
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Signed Christopher Sly fecit
[No Title: Man drives cart labeled "Courier and Enquirer" and horses named "Biddle" and "Burrows"] [Nicholas Biddle and the U.S. Bank], 1832
"Born to Command" King Andrew The First [Jacksn], 1832
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Variant to 1832-7 but the broadside edition has 20 lines of text below caricature. On front stamped, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Nullification ... Despotism [South Carolina, Calhoun], 1833
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Published by Endicott and Sweett. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
The Downfall of Mother Bank. [Jackson], 1833
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2 copies. Both copies state, "Draw'd off from Natur by Zek Downing, Neffu to Major Jack Downing." Printed and Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Copy 1 is colored and dated (acquisition?) on back, 10/6/61. Copy 2 is black & white and stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900" and (acquisition?) dated 27/1/1908.
The Downfall of Mother Bank. [Jackson], 1833
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A variant of 1833-2 - The Jackson figure is on the left. This edition was published by E.W. Clay, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
Cooking Over Done, or View of the Kitchen Cabinet in Distress & Major Downing preparing to read his paper before the Cabinet., 1833
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Below: "From Uncle Ephraim's big picter, draw'd off from Nater by Zek Downing, Historical Painter to Uncle Jack and Jineral Jackson" Published by E. Bisbee at 95 Canal Street, NY. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan 20, 1931. Card catalogue states that there are 2 copies (one colored), there is only 1 in folder and recorded in binder from 1990s.
Major Downing Queling the Riot in the Kitchen Cabinet., 1833
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Published and sold by E. Bisbee, 95 Canal Street, NY. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
Political Firmament [Jackson], 1833
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Below: "From a big picter painted for the Nation by Zek Downing, Historical Painter to Uncle Jack and Jineral Jackson. ... As seen through Martin van Buren's newly invented Patent Magic High Pressure Cabinet Spectacles." Card Catalogue states that there are 2 copies (one in color) but only Copy 1 is in folder and noted in 1990s binder.
The Political Barbecue. Going the Whole Hog. [Jackson], 1833
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One of three variants. This edition colored. Below: "From Henry Clay, Esq's big picter; draw'd off from Nater by Zek Downing, Historical Painter to Uncle Jack & Jineral Jackson ... Second Edition" Published by E. Bisbee.
The Political Barbecue. Going the Whole Hog. [Jackson], 1833
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Second variant. Below: "From Mr. Van Buren's big picter, draw'd off from Nater by Zek Downing, Historical Painter to Uncle Jack and Jineral Jackson" Published by E. Brisbee. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 21, 1931.
The Political Barbecue [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
Below: "From Henry Clay, Esq's big picter; draw'd off from Nater by Zek Downing, Historical Painter to Uncle Jack & Jineral Jackson ... Second Edition" Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 27/04.
The Effects of General Emancipation (Women's Enslavement to Fashion), 1833
Scope and Contents
Below: "Mrs. Kentelo's New Machine for Winding up the Ladies." Published by A. Imbert. Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 15, 1943 Beekman Family Assoc.
Immediate Emancipation Illustrated [Slavery], 1833
Scope and Contents
Weitenkampf dates this. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
[Congressional Elephant] or Last Desperate Pull for Power [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
[Congressional Elephant] cropped off. See 1832-8 for complete version. Weitenkampf dates this. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3/08.
Political Quixotism, Showing the Consequences of Sleeping in Patent Magic Spectacles [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
2 copies (one colored). Below: "The Diplomatic Hercules, Attacking the Political Hydra,..." Zek Downing, Historical Painter... Published by E. Bisbee. Acquisition(?) date on back of Copy 2:, Aug. 15, 1939.
The Doctors Puzzled, Or the Desperate Case of Mother U.S. Bank, 1833
Scope and Contents
Published and for sale by A. Imbert.
The Grand National Caravan Moving East [Jackson's Trip to Boston], 1833
Scope and Contents
2 Copies. Drawn by Hassan Straightshanks, under the immediate superintendence of Maj. Jack Downing. Entered ... by E. and S. New York ... 1833. Acquisition(?) date on front of Copy 1: July 31/06. Acquisition(?) date on back of Copy 2: Jan. 20, 1931.
The Kitchen Cabinet, or Political Money Changers [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
Entered ... 1833 by C.H. Evans ...Published 155 Broadway N.Y. Acquisition date on back: Jan. 20, 1931, Wm. L. Brower, Donor.
Troubled Treasures [Jackson], 1833
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Below: Shewing the beneficial Effects of Clay & Co.'s Highly Approved Congress Water administered to a very old man sick of the Deposite Fever caused by wearing Van Buren's newly invented Patent Magic High Pressure Cabinet Spectacles. Drawn by Zeck Downing. Published by R. Bisbee. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 20, 1931.
Troubled Treasures [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored variant of 1833-17. Second Edition. Published by E. Bisbee. Drawn by Zek Downing. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
The Model of a Republican President [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
Published by A. Imbert.
Trying the Experiment [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
Drawn by Zek Downing; Published by E. Bisbee. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
"Let Every One Take Care of Himself" [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
Esop, Jr. fecit. Published and for sale by Imbert.
The Skaters [Social/Humane Society], 1833
Scope and Contents
Lith. of D.W. Kellogg & Co., Hartford, Conn. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 7/03
See Saw in Danger [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
Published by A. Imbert. Acquisition(?) date on back, under linen: Jan 20, 1931(?)
[No Title] Eight stanzas of verse separated by seven pillars beginning The Kitchen Cabinet ... [Jackson], 1833
Scope and Contents
No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
A Confederacy Against the Constitution and the Rights of the People with an Historical View of the Component Parts of this Diabolical Transaction, 1833
Scope and Contents
Signed monogram: F [or T] C. Weitenkampf dates this.
Emigration--Detailing the Progress and Vicissitudes of an Emigrant, 1833
Scope and Contents
A 15-panel narrative by C.J. Grant illustrating the difficulties faced by English emigrants getting to, and after arriving in, North America, including snakes, alligators, disease, cannibals, homesickness, and poverty. The panels are cut from the original broadsheet and attached individually to 8" x 9" backing. An image of the full sheet can be found at https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/96509506/. These panels were originally incorrectly dated at N-YHS as 1848 and were formerly coded as items 1848-31 through 1848-45.
Plain Sewing Done Here, Symptoms of a Locked Jaw [Jackson], c1834
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph by D.C.J. (D.C. Johnston). Acquisition(?) date on front of Copy 1: Apr. 3/05. Stamped on front of Copy 2, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Andrew Resolute Uncle Sam's Faithful Teamster... [Jackson], 1834
Scope and Contents
Wiliams, Del. and Lith. Published and sold by M. Williams, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 20, 1931
Not Very Like a Whale but Very Like a Fish, Seventh Ward Promenades [Gulian C. Verplanck], 1834
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed A. Shad, del. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
Explosion of Biddle & Cos. Congress Water Fount. [Jackson], 1834
Scope and Contents
Drawn by Zek Downing, Neffu to Major Jack Downing. Published by A. Imbert.
The People Putting Responsibility to the Test, or The Downfall of the Kitchen Cabinet and Collar Presses [Jackson], 1834
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: T.W. Whitley, alias Sir Joshua invt. Published T.W. Whitley. Donor information obscured under linen, but appears to be Brower.
This is the House that Jack Built [Jackson], 1834
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Top: United States Bank; Below: Nine compartments with a drawing in each. Lithograph by E.W. Clay inv. & Fecit. Published by A. Imbert.
The Vision, Political Hydrophobia, showing the Comforts of Crowns and How to Obtain Them [Jackson], 1834
Scope and Contents
Drawn by Zek Downing. Published by E. Bisbee. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
Set to Between Old Hickory and Bully Nick [Jackson], 1834
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered ... 1834 by A. Imbert ... Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
Riding on the Wrong Horse! [Jackson], circa 1834
Scope and Contents
Woodcut. Several lines of dialogue below.
Jactson und Wolf (Jackson and Wolf) [Jackson and the Debt], circa 1834
Scope and Contents
German. Woodcut. Anonymous. Shows Josef Ritner, Penn. Farmer, along side Jackson.
Banks & Bribery, vs. Balls & Bumbs, Scene 1st. [Jackson and U.S. Bank], 1834
Scope and Contents
Drawn by Zek Downing. Published by E. Bisbee. Weitenkampf dates this. Color
Old Nick's New Patent Plan to Make Nova Scotia Tories, Federls Coodies, Hartford Conventioners, Nullifiers, National Republican Bankites, etc., circa 1834
Scope and Contents
Published by A. Imbert. Weitenkampf dates this. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
Every Body's Album & Caricature Magazine (14 sheets), 1834-1835, inclusive
Scope and Contents
British. The collection holds 14 of the 39 total sheets published under this title from 1834-35. Sheets in the collection are numbered 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, and 39. Caricaturist C.J. Grant. #24 was published by John Kendrick and printed by Dean & Munday. #25 and subsequent were printed and published by T. Dawson.
An Album, 1834-1835?
Scope and Contents
One sheet of social caricatures, in color. No attributions. British(?) ("price 4d colourd, 2d plain")
The Abolition Garrison in Danger, & The Narrow Escape of the Scotch Ambassador [W.L. Garrison], 1835
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Boston Oct. 21st, 1835. Noted as copy 1, and the card catalog indicates there are two copies, but there is no second copy in the file.
Funeral Obsequies of a Late Defunct Politician of the 4th Ward [Jackson], 1835
Great LocoFoco Juggernaut, A New Console-a-tory Sub-Treasury Rag-Monster (above); To the Father of Shinplasters and Better Currency Chieftain. GOOD for a SHAVE (below) [Jackson], 1835
Scope and Contents
16 lines of verse below.
Chatham Theater. Orthodoxy in Sock and Buskin!! The New Means...Or, Raising the Wind. A Religious Farce in 4 Acts. [James Gordon Bennett], 1835
Scope and Contents
Signed H. in center. Below caricature is the text of the four acts.
A Democratic Voter [Abuses of Suffrage], 1835
Scope and Contents
Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Signed N. Sarony. Acquisition(?) date on front June 3, 1908.
Democratic Simplicity. or The Arrival of Our Favourite Son. [Tammany Candidate], 1835
Scope and Contents
Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front May 29/04(?).
The Experiment in Full Operation [Jackson], 1835
Scope and Contents
Published by A. Imbert, New York. Acquisition date on back Nov. 16, 1942
Dr. William Valentine In Some of his Eccentric Characters. Sketched by Dr. Northall of Brooklyn during an Entertainment [Social], 1835
Scope and Contents
N. Currier, Lith. New York. According to George Odell's "Annals of the New York Stage" Dr. Valentine made appearances in Brooklyn during the seasons 1835-6 and 1837-8.
Much Ado about Nothing or a Militia Court-Martial!!, 1835
Scope and Contents
Published by Kimball, Boston. Note: This caricature is described as a skit on the militia. Col. [John] Pluck was an ignorant hustler who in 1824 was elected Colonel of the 84th Regiment of Pennsylvania Militia as a joke to ridicule the militia system. Acquisition(?)date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Pour un Pauvre Americain, S'il Vous Plait. [Spoliation Claim], 1835
Scope and Contents
La Caricature, (Journal) No. 222 Pl. 463. Lithograph: Delaunois. Au bureau chez Aubert galerie Vero Dodat. Formerly in collection of James Hazen Hyde (stamp on back).
Southern Ideas of Liberty, 1835
Scope and Contents
Below: Sentence passed upon one for supporting that clause of our Declaration viz. All men are born free & equal. "Strip him to the skin! give him a coat of Tar and Feathers!! Hang him by the neck, between the Heavens and the Earth!!! as a beacon to warn the Northern Fanatics of their danger!!!!" Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec 6, 1950
Houston, Santa Anna & Cos., 1836
Scope and Contents
Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front July 12, 1904.
The Memorable Fire of April 4th 1836. Second and Third Street, Avenue D, Union Market [James Gulick?], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed H.R.
Cash Payment. Arrival of the French Cavalry. [French debt for damage to American ship], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed H. Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition date on back Aug. 15, 1939. There is a second black & white copy (1836-3 Copy 2). Stamped on back "Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings" and stamped on front "From Judge Mitchells Collection."
The Voice of the People [James Gulick], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
A Case of Cholera Morbus ...Drawing Out Deposites! [Federal Finance], 1836
Scope and Contents
Published at 104 Broadway. Acquisition date on back Nov. 16, 1942. Noted as copy 1, and the card catalog indicates there are two copies, but there is no second copy in the file.
Settlement of the French Question., 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed E.W.C. (Clay). Stamped on front:"From Judge Mitchells Collection." Stamped on back: "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Paintings"
What are the Fools Laughing At? How I Hate People to be Always Grinning!! [Captain Day], 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Going the Whole Hog. [Van Buren Campaign], 1836
Scope and Contents
Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Elegant Accommodations for Freight or Passage both low apply to Old H....K's. [Ferryboat Monopoly], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed No Monopoly, del. 2 copies - one colored, one black & white (1836-9 Copy 2). Copy 1: acquisition date on back Aug. 15, 1939. Copy 2: acquisition dated on back Jan. 20, 1931.
The Regency Hero and his Suite Preparing for the Grand Battle in the Third Avenue and Park at New-York, Octr 19th 1836. [NYC Politics], 1836
Scope and Contents
H.R. Robinson, Lith. and Publisher. Two copies (both colored). Copy 1: acquisition(?) date on front June 3/08. Copy 2: acquisition dated on back Aug. 15, 1939.
Confab Between John Bull and Brother Jonathan [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Drawn by Corkscrew. 35 lines of dialogue follow.
Houstonizing or a Cure for Slander [Sam Houston], 1836
Scope and Contents
A few lines of dialogue and verse below caption.
The Crib of Wolf-Meat & Court Fodder, or Doctor Grab-all's darling chickies and Piggy-wiggies..., 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed F. Akin. Acquisition(?) dDate on front April 16, 1914.
LocoFoco and Nullification Nuptials, 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed J. McG. and also J. McGouldrick. Published by H.R. Robinson, Washington DC.
New Standard of Justice. The Word of one Alderman outweighs the Oaths of Twelve Firemen [James Gulick], 1836
Scope and Contents
Acquisition(?) date on front May 29/04.
The Family Secret, 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed N. Sarony. Published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
LocoFoco Candidates Travelling, on the Canal System. [Political Issues], 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by J. Childs, New York. Acquisition dDate on front July 8/03.
Richard the Third as Performed at Washington With the Most Brilliant Success by a Company of Amateurs. [Jackson & Bank], 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by E. Forbes, New York.
Political Race Course -- Union Track -- Fall Races 1836. No. 1. Old Tippecanoe. No.2. The Kinderhook Pony. No.3. Tennessee White. No.4. Black Dan of Massachusetts, 1836
Scope and Contents
Printed and Published H.R. Robinson, New York. Two copies (one colored). Colored copy: Acquisition dated on back Aug. 15, 1939.
Set-to Between the Champion Old Tip & Swell Dutchman of Kinderhook - 1836 [Jackson, Harrison, Van Buren], 1836
Scope and Contents
Printed and published by H.R. Robinson. Two copies (one colored) Copy 1: acquisition(?) date on front May 29/02. Copy 2 (colored): acquisition(?) dated on front June 3/04.
General Jackson Slaying the Many Headed Monster, 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by H.R. Robinson. Colored copy is numbered 1836-23, black & white copy is 1836-24. Acquisition(?) dates on front of both is obscured.
Grand Virginia Reel and Scamperdown at the White House Washington. All the World Completely Discumgalligumfricated. [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by H.R.Robinson. Three copies. Copy 3: Acquisition(?) date on front Nov. 12/03.
The Heads of Two Great Nations have at last come to the Situation of the two Goats in the Fable - A step More and Heaven knows what will be the Consequence of the Contest!! [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Sold at 36 Maiden-lane 3d Story. Acquisition dDate on back Jan. 20, 1931.
The Apology - Mediation - Satisfaction. [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed C. Acquisition(?) dDate on front June 3/08.
Qui Paye ses Dettes s'Enrichit. (He who pays his debts grows rich) [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
La Caricature, (Journal) No. 237 Pl. 493. Lithograph: Delaunois. Au bureau chez Aubert galerie Vero Dodat. Acquisition(?) dDate on front Dec 20/07.
All Fours - Important State of the Game - The Knave about to be Lost. [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition dDate on back Aug. 15, 1939.
The Celeste_al Cabinet [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) dDate on front June 2/06.
Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe [Jackson, Benton, Van Buren], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Two copies. Copy 1 is stamped on front "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and stamped on back "Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings." Copy 2: acquisition dated on back Aug. 15, 1939.
Bubble Bursting. [Title cut off] [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed E.W.C. Acquisition date on front and back June 10, 1904.
Games at Gadsbys'. [Jackson, Van Buren], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed A.H. Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Two copies - one colored (Copy 2). Copy 2: acquisition dated on back Aug. 15, 1939.
Grand Match Between the Kinderhook Poney and the Ohio Ploughman. [Presidential candidates], 1836
Scope and Contents
Lithographed by C. (E.W. Clay). Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition dDate on back Aug. 15, 1939.
A Hickory' Apology, to assure Monsieur Bag, and Tail; that Uncle Sam, isn't quite sich a tarnal mean crittur' as to give up 25000,000 of Francs for fear of a French Dab in the Chops!! [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Designed, drawn and lithographed by James Akin. Two copies. Copy 1: acquisition(?) date on front Nov. 12/03. Copy 2 is stamped on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900."
A Strike! A Strike! [Food Prices], 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Two copies - one colored (copy 2). Copy 2 has acquisition date on back Aug. 15, 1939.
Spirit of the Times, 1836
Scope and Contents
Published by P. Desobry, New York. Stamped on front: "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings."
The Tri-Coloured Cockatoo, or Admiral Macaw and his Fleet of Observation. "His Head is Red, his tail is blue, With a Streak between where White Feathers show Through" [French and American Fleet], 1836
Scope and Contents
Acquisition dDate on back Nov. 16, 1942.
Caucus on the Surplus Bill [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed C. (E.W. Clay). Published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Caucus on the Surplus Bill [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Printed and Published by H.R. Robinson. Variant of 1836-39 (reverse image). Stamped on front: "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Paintings."
On the Way to Araby! [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed C. Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Date on front June 3/(illegible).
Court of Public Opinion, State of New Jersey Whigs versus Tories. [Pres. Campaign, New Jersey], 1836
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Sir Joshua, del., N.Y. Acquisition dDate on back Aug. 15, 1939.
The Magician Abroad [Van Buren, Blair, and Kendall appeal in verse to the British King], 1836
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Designed and published Sir Joshua, New Jersey.
Seventh Ward Beggars [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
High Places in Government Like Steep Rocks Only Accessible to Eagles and Reptiles [Van Buren, Harrison, Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Lithograph (3 copies, 2 of them labeled Copy 2; one colored) published by H.R. Robinson, New York. On back of Copy 2, acquisition(?) date: Aug. 15, 1939.
A Grand Functionary: The Lord High Keeper [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed E.C. (E.W. Clay). Stamped on front: From Judge Mitchells Collection; stamped on back: The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings.
Consignment to Oblivion [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Stamped on front: From Judge Mitchells Collection; stamped on back: The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings
A New Variations of the President March & Flying Dutchman [Jackson, Van Buren], 1836
Scope and Contents
Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 16, 1942
The Solidiers' Return. A New Piece, to be Played at Washington ... Act 1-Scene 1 [Campaign against Southern Indians/Pontiac/Creeks], 1836
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph entered ... 1836, by H.R. Robinson...
Mr. Van Shuffleton and his Physician Sam. From the United States Bazaar. No. 324 North Market St. Albany N.Y. [Van Buren], 1836
Scope and Contents
Printed and Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1901.
The Apology. L'Apologie. [French; French Debt for damage to American shipping], 1836
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Junca, pass. Saulnier, 6. Acquisition(?) date on front: November 13, [18]97.
Illustrations of the Adventures & Achievements of the Renowned Don Quixote & his Doughty Squire Sancho Panza [Jackson, Van Buren], 1836
Scope and Contents
Sheet of 12 engravings depicting Jackson in the role of Don Quixote and Martin Van Buren as Sancho Panza with captions and dialogue. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 13, 19/08.
The Destruction of the Good Ship, Public Credit in the Harbour of Independence, Uncle Sam, Commander. [Jackson and the Bank], 1836
Richard III [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Stamped on front: From Judge Mitchells Collection; stamped on back: The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings
The Decapitation of a Great Blockhead by the Mysterious Agency of the Claret Coloured Coat [Jackson], 1836
A Galvanised Corpse, 1836
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 12, 1904.
The Debilitated Situation of a Monarchal Government ... The Flourishing Condition of a Well-formed Industrious Republic. [French Debt for damage to American shipping], 1836
The Funeral of Old Tammany [New York City Politics], 1836
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Fireman's Career [James Gulick], 1836
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Four pictures with text telling the story of James Gulick.
The Oregon and Tex [...] ion [Jackson], 1836
Scope and Contents
Signed E.W.C. Published by A. Donnely, New York.Stamped on front: From Judge Mitchells Collection; stamped on back: The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900, Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings. Caricatures of Santa Anna, Henry Clay, Jackson, Texas represented as an African American, John Tyler, John Calhoun, Van Buren, Thomas Hart Benton, Oregon represented as a native American Indian, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert.
The Old Lion, and The Cock What Won't Fight. [French Debt for damages to American shipping], 1836
The Would-Be Mayor Preparing to Quell a Riot [New York City Politics], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition date on back: August. 15, 1939. Noted in pencil on back: "Edwin Dennison Morgan, Governor of New York, 1859-1862. United States Senator from New York 1863-1869."
Brother Jonathan's Appeal. [Van Buren], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph published by John Childs, New York.
Van Humbug's Cabinet of Curiosities [Van Buren & Sub-Treasury System], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: H. Straightshanks, Invt. et Del. Washington City, 1837 ... Entered ... by M. Swett... D.C. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 19/06.
Settin' on a Rail. [Presidential Campaign], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and published H.R. Robinson, New York.
Scripture Proof of the Temporary Dominion & Desolation of Loco Focoism, 1837
Scope and Contents
Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1907 (1?)
The Death of Old Tammany and his Wife Loco Foco [New York City Politics], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901
The Smokers [Satire on Smoking/Tobacco], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay) Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. From the United States Bazaar, No. 324 North Market St. Albany, N.Y. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1901.
Major Joe Bunker's Last Parade, or, The Fix of a Senator and his 700 Independents. [Presidential Campaign], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. From the United States Bazaar, No. 324 North Market St. Albany, N.Y. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1901.
Another - Suspension [Penna Bank], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph published at 217 Walnut Street, Phila. Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. Also stamped: Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings.
Effects of Bad Example or Tight Money Market [Bank Failures], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lith & Published by J. Childs, Phila.
Old Jack in the Last Agony and The Fox Caught in the Rat Trap [Jackson, Van Buren], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph signed by C. (E.W. Clay) Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
N. Tom O'Logical Studies. The Great Tumble Bug of Missouri, Bent-on Rolling his Ball [Presidential Campaign], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, 1904.
[No Title] Woodcut relating to Van Buren Administration, 1837
Scope and Contents
Woodcut by Lansing made from the original block.
Even-Handed Justice, Or the Breaking Up of the Star Chamber., 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York and Washington. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 19/04.
Before and After: A Loco Foco Christmas Present [New York City Politics], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored etching designed and published by D.C. Johnston, Boston. A pull-down tab changes the image. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 19, 1935.
A Dialogue, Between Two Well Known Characters [Brother Jonathan and John Bull, re: Van Buren], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1907.
The Secretary of War Presenting a Stand of Colours to the 1st Regiment of Republican Bloodhounds [F.P. Blair], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph signed by Bow Wow Wow. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York and Washington. Stamped on front: From Judge Mitchells Collection; on back: Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings.
The Times [1837 Depression], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Clay fecit. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
New Edition of Macbeth. Bank-Oh's! Ghost. [Jackson, Van Buren, and the Specie Payments], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay) Printed and published H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 10, 19/04.
The Modern Balaam and his Ass [Jackson, Van Buren, Specie], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph (2 copies; 1 colored). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Copy 1: Stamped on front: "From Judge Mitchells Collection" and on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Paintings." Copy 2: Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
Whig [h crossed out] Bazaar. [Van Buren], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay) Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 12, 1904.
Who'll Have the Specie? [Van Buren], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 12, 1904.
Fifty Cents; Shin Plaster [Specie payments], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939. 2 additional copies at folder FF-42:1837-34;1837-35 (hand-colored).
"Sober Second Thoughts" [Panic of 1837], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: Lith & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 12, 1904. Pro-Whig caricature featuring various tradesmen expressing concern about financial crisis.
Whig Candidates for the Presidency, or Trying on the Wig. [Presidential Campaign], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph signed Perruquier fec. Entered ... 1837 by John Laurence, 106 Bowery ... Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
Triumphal Procession of the Eagle and Other Birds at the April Election 1837 [New York City Politics], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph signed Brown, fecit. Acquisition(?) date on back: Aug. 15, 1939.
Cotton Market, 1836-7., 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay) Lithographed by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Philadelphia Fashions, 1837. [Abolition and Antislavery], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph signed by C. (E.W. Clay) Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
A Philadelphia Lady of Color [Abolition and Antislavery], 1837
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph signed by N. Sarony. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Treasury Note. 75 cents, 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph (2 copies; 1 colored): signed N. Sarony. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Golden Age, Or How to Restore Pub[l]ic Credit [Jackson, Van Buren and the Bank], 1837
A Gone Case: A Scene in Wall-Street [New York City Politics], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph printed and publshed by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Grand Union Demonstration!! [Van Buren], 1837
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: anonymous. Acquisition: Gift of T.W. Streeter, October 28, 1959.
Fifty Cents. Shin Plaster [Specie payments], 1837, inclusive
Scope and Contents
2 copies of lithograph, 1 hand-colored. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. See also above item 1837-23.
How to Make the Mare ['re' crossed out 'yor' substituted to read Mayor] Go [New York City Politics], 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: Sheepshanks fecit 1838. Published by James Fitzsimmons, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 1904.
The Old Clock [Samuel Swartwout], 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed E.W.C. (E.W. Clay). Published by J. Childs, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 12, 19/03.
Loco-Focos Squirting, 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, 19/04.
Loco Foco Persecution, Or Custom House, Versus Caricatures, 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 19/04.
Loco Foco Consternation, Or The Orful Kat-Ass-Trophe, 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: May 29, 1904.
The Globe Man Listening to Webster's Speech on the Specie Circular. [Blair- Specie Circular], 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept 2, 1908(1?).
Price Current [Financial Policy], 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, 1904.
Loco Foco Expresses, 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: Shanks fecit. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Loco Foco Expresses, Arriving at Washington. [Van Buren], 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Painting"
A Peep into Futurity, Or A Picture of 1841 [Jackson and Van Buren], 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection"; Stamped on back, "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Painting".
All on Hobbies, Gee Up, Gee Ho! [Financial Policy], 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: (2 copies; one colored). 6 hoboby horses in caricature labeled: Sub-Treasury, Specie Currency, United States Bank, State Rights and Nullification, Anti-Masonic, and Abolition. Signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. On Copy 1, acquisition(?) date on front: Jan. 25, 1905. On Copy 2, Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection"; Stamped on back, "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Painting".
Sub Treasurers Taking Long Steps, Or The Magician Broke Down. [Jackson and Van Buren], 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: Grennell del. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection"; Stamped on back, "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Painting".
The Disappointed Abolitionists [Graft re Abolition], 1838
Scope and Contents
Caricature of matter re: David Ruggles, John Darg, Barney Corse, and Isaac Hopper. Lithograph: Signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 19/08.
British Warfare in 1812, 1837-38, 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograoh printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. This caricature is based on "Philanthropie Moderne" (See 1812-4). Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, 1904.
Machines for the New Pay-Tent Office., 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored ithograph: By O'Graphic, Right, signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection".
Whig Magnets Attreacted by the Pole. [Van Buren], 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay). Published by J. Childs, Lithographers, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection"; Stamped on back, "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Painting". Sent as a letter: addressed to H.B. Alden, Belfast, Maine. From: P.M.
The Effects of Loco-Foco Pledges, 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed HD (H. Dacre). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 3, 1906.
The Political Drill of the State Officers [New York State Politics]., 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph of C. Van Benthuysen, Albany, NY. Illustration followed by four columns of a letter to the editor of the Albany Arguslengthy text]
The Rebound of the Ball [Van Buren and Sub-Treassury], 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithpgraph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition date on back: December 23, 1954.
The Three Mares ["res" crossed out and "yors" substituted to spell Mayors], New York Course, Spring Races, 1838. [New York City Politics], 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: Shank fecit. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 19/04.
The Globe-Man after Hearing of the Vote on the Sub-Treasury Bill [Financial Policy], 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 23, 1901.
Great Loco Foco Juggernaut. A New Console-A-Tory Sub-Treasury Rag-Monster. [Jackson, Van Buren], 1838
Scope and Contents
Etching - perhaps D.C. Johnston. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection"; Stamped on back, "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Painting". Same as 1838-30.
Executive Marcy ["a" crossed out, "e" substituted] and the Bambers, 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Caricature 1838-26 has the same title, but is not identical. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, 1904.
Executive Marcy ["a" crossed out, "e" substituted] and the Bambers, 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: signed C. (E.W. Clay). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Caricature 1838-25 has same title but is not identical. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, June 10, 1904.
The Mayor ["yor" crossed out, "re" substituted] Frightened at a Phoenix [New York City Politics], 1838
Scope and Contents
Lithograph published by J. Childs, New York.
Sub Treasurers Meeting in England., 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 1904.
Loco Foco Scramble for Collectors Licenses. [Van Buren Campaign], 1838
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 29, 1901.
Great Loco Foco Juggernaut. A New Console-A-Tory Sub-Treasury Rag-Monster. [Jackson, Van Buren], 1838
Scope and Contents
Same caricature as 1838-24. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 6, 1950.
The Treasury-Hen Alarmed [Van Buren], 1839
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Paintings".
Called to Account [Henry Wise], 1839
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 12, 19/14.
Senate Chamber U.S.A. Conclusion of Clay's Speech In Defence of Slavery [Henry Clay, John Calhoun], 1839
Scope and Contents
Lithograph. Pencil note on back dates Henry Clay's related speech in Senate to Feb. 7, 1839. Newspaper clipping affixed to lithograph. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 6, 1906.
Symptoms of a Duel [Henry Wise/ Levi Woodbury], 1839
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored ithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Paintings".
The Man Wot Pays No Postage [Post Office Dept], 1839
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: Signed M.S.(?) Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 12, 1904.
The Meeting at Saratoga. Like Boxers thus before they fight, their hands in friendship they unite. [Van Buren and Clay], 1839
Scope and Contents
Lith of H.R. Robinson. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1907.
Struggle for the Presidency ["si" crossed out, "ce" substituted] Between V. B...N and Black Bess, [Presidential Race], 1839
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & Pub. by Baker, New York.
A Bull Chase, "The Words of the Wise, are as Goads" [Henry Wise/Levi Woodbury], 1839
Scope and Contents
Lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
Abolition Frowned Down. [Abolition], 1839
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 19/04.
Presentation [Van Buren, Haiti Ambassador], 1839
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 1904.
Practical Amalgamation (The Wedding) [Abolition, Intermarriage], 1839
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph: E.W. Clay inv et fec. Published by John Childs, New York. "Also just published - The Amalgamation Waltz - The Courtship - The Fruits - Johnny Q. - Black Cat." Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 19/05.
The Cut Direct. Or a Scene in High Life at Saratoga Springs., 1839
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. of H.R. Robinson, New York.
Worse than a Spanish Inquisition, 1839
Scope and Contents
Lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Fanny Ellsler's [sic] Last Serenade, Or The Soap-Locks Disgraceful Attack upon the Germans [Social], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 19/04.
The North Bend Farmer and his Visitors [Van Buren et al., William Henry Harrison], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: (2 copies; one colored): Signed HD (H. Dacre). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
A Political Movement [Van Buren Election Loss to Harrison], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: (2 copies; 1 colored): signed HD (H. Dacre). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York and Washington DC. Copy 1 dated on front, Sept. 27, 1901. Copy 2 stamped on front "From Judge Mitchells Collection; stamped on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Paintings".
Full Tilt for the Capitol. [Van Buren], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed HD (H. Dacre). Lithographed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York and Washington DC.
Rats Quitting the Ship [Van Buren, Kendall, Blair], 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph: signed HD (H. Dacre). Printed and published H.R. Robinson, New York and Washington DC. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection; stamped on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Paintings".
The New Era Whig Trap Sprung [Van Buren and Jackson], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph (2 copies; 1 colored): Signed Bonnyshanks (Attributed to N. Sarony). Printed and published H.R. Robinson, New York and Washington DC. Copy 1: Acquisition: Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Lockman, Sept. 7, 1927. Copy 2: Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection"; stamped on back: "Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of the United States Naval Prints and Paintings".
Presidential Election. [Van Buren v. Harrison], 1840
Going Down. Going Up [Van Buren v. Harrison Election], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed EWC (E.W. Clay). Published by J. Childs, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 21, 18/99.
The Northern Man with Southern Principles [Van Buren, African-American Testimony], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Bonnyshanks (Attributed to N. Sarony). Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York and Washington DC. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, 1904.
Above: The Nation is Whig! "Tell Chapman to Crow" Below: North Bend Game Cock. [Harrison Election, Tippecanoe], 1840
Scope and Contents
Hand-colored lithograph: Signed Nosey. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York and Washington DC. "Respectfully dedicated to Robert C. Wetmore, Esq. President of the North Bend Association of New York, by his obt servant" signed H.R. Robinson. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, 19/04.
Granny Harrison Delivering the Country of the Executive Federalist [Harrison & Calhoun], 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washington DC. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Illustrious Footsteps [Van Buren & Jackson], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, possibly by Sarony, published by J. Childs, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Specie Claws., 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph by H.D. (H. Dacres); printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition (?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901[1907].
Political Jugglers Losing Their Balance [Van Buren, Harrison, et. al.], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: EWC (E.W. Clay), published by J. Childs, New York. Acquisition (?) date on front: Feb. 21, 18/99.
Chapman Trying to Crow [National Politics], 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washington, DC. Dated on front, Sept. 27, 1901[1907?]7.
The Last Card. Tip Overthrown.[Van Buren], 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed Spoodlyks 1840. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition (?) date on front: July 12, 19/04.
Funeral of Loco Focoism [Loco Foco], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by John Childs (misspelled as Cheilds), New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
A Globe to LIVE ON! [F.P. Blair & Amos Kendall], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed N.S. (Sarony?), printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washington, DC. Acquisition (?) date on front: July 08/03.
This is the House that Jack Built [Jackson & Van Buren], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), printed by John Childs, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The New Era, or the Effects of a Standing Army (2 copies), 1840
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph signed N. Sarony, printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Copy 1: Acquisition (?) date on front: July 12, 1902 [1904?]. Copy 2: Acquisition (?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Sub-Treasury System, or Office Holders Elysium. [Van Buren et. al.], 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The People Versus Monopoly. [Hudson River Steamboat Association/Hancox's Napoleon], 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph printed by J. Childs, New York.
Expansion & Contraction, As witnessed in the Senate March 5, 1840, during Mr. Buchanan's remarks on the currency. [F.P. Blair & Dixon Hall Lewis], 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washington, DC. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 12, 19/04.
Clar De Kitchen [Harrison & Van Buren], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed Bonneyshanks. Printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washington, DC. Written in pencil on the back, "Gift of Mr. DeWitt M. Lockman. Sept. 7, 1927"
Disturbing a Martins Nest. [Van Buren], 1840
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 10, 1904.
A Bivouack in Safety, or Florida Troops Preventing a Surprise. This inhuman war has already cost the people of the United States $30,000,000 without any prospect of its being brought to a termination., 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed HD (H. Dacre), printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washngton, DC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901 [1907?]7.
The Wolf Bent-On, Meeting Little Red Riding Hood [Van Buren], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908 (?)
An Affecting Scene in Kentucky [Richard Mentor Johnson and His Relationship with Julia Chinn], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: anonymous. Acquisition date on back: Nov. 16, 1942.
O.K. Respectfully dedicated to the members of the Eighth Ward Tippecanoe Club, and Inscribed to their Patriotic Chairman Charles H. Delavan, Esq. [NYC Politics], 1840
Scope and Contents
Lith and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washington, DC. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 29, 1904[?].
[Expansion & Contraction] (Title trimmed off), 1840
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: same image as 1840-23, but not colored.
[Clar De Kitchen] (No title), 1840
Scope and Contents
Image is the same as 1840-24. Image appears to be hand-drawn.
[Original Drawing], 1840
Scope and Contents
Drawings of figures, including Van Buren.
Series IV. Antebellum Period, 1841-1859, inclusive
Scope and Contents
The series includes about 238 caricatures dating from the two decades (1841-1959) prior to the Civil War. Most of the caricatures relate to the Presidential election campaigns of 1844, 1848, 1852, and 1856. Candidates featured include Henry Clay and James Polk (1844); Zachary Taylor, Lewis Cass, and Martin Van Buren (1848); Franklin Pierce and Winfield Scott (1852); and James Buchanan, John C. Frémont, and Millard Fillmore (1856). In addition to the principals, the vice-president candidates and major politicians affiliated with the candidate's parties or positions appear in the caricatures. The aging Andrew Jackson appears frequently in the caricatures of the early 1840s in association with Martin Van Buren and the Democratic Party. Similarly, Martin ("Matty") Van Buren also appears frequently during this period either as a principal in a presidential election or in the background connecting him to the Democratic Party. Among other individuals appearing are John Tyler, John Calhoun, Horace Greeley, and P.T. Barnum.
The themes of the caricatures touch on the major national issues of the 1840s-1850s, primarily in the context of presidential campaigns and party platforms, though also as standalone images. Images concerning slavery and abolition are found throughout the series, especially in the context of the Texas annexation, the dispute over whether to admit Kansas as a free or slave state ("Bleeding Kansas"), the possible acquisition of Cuba, the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, and others. One image portrays the emergence of escapee Henry "Box" Brown from his box.
Other themes represented with at least a few caricatures are the War with Mexico (1846), the Wilmot Proviso (1846), the Oregon Territory border dispute (1846), the California Gold Rush (1849), and the Panic of 1857. Social caricatures include those related to the increasing role of women outside the domestic sphere and the working class men known as "b'hoys."
Among the caricaturists that are particularly well-represented in the series are: H.R. Robinson, J. Childs, E.W. (Edward Williams) Clay, James S. Baillie, H. Buoholzer (H. Bucholzer), Nathaniel Currier (beginning 1844), Sarony & Major, F. & S. Palmer, and John L. Magee.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in approximate chronological order.
John Tyler Attempts to Escape from the Tyler Platform, Which Stands on Three Legs, to the Democratic Platform, and is Repelled by the Globe and Enquirer. [Tyler, Newspapers, Van Buren, Others], 1841
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Anonymous. N-YHS copy has additional figures pasted over left side of picture. Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 26, 1923.
The Captain & Corporal's Guard [Tyler et. al.], 1841
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York & Washington, DC.
Black and White Slaves [Slavery], 1841
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by A. Donnelly, New York. Contrasts American slavery (happy enslaved blacks taken care of by their masters) with that of England (poor whites in misery exploited by the rich).
Notice to Quit. March 4th 1841 [Harrison Victory over Van Buren], 1841
Scope and Contents
Lith. and published by J. Childs, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 21, 18/99.
The Triumph of Liberality and Justice. [Gov. Seward], 1842
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed HD (H. Dacre), published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Impure Spirits Disappearing before the Rising Sun. [Clay, Jackson, Van Buren] (2 copies), 1843
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay); W.R. Willis, Lith., New York. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08. Copy 2 is stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Governor Dorr's Extra! [Dorr's Rebellion], 1843
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 20, 1908. Pencil note on back states Copy 2 is in Broadsides.
Faneuil Hall (misspelled as Fanueil Hall). A Boston Notion for the World's Fair, A New Cradle of Liberty. [Abolition/Massachusetts Passage of Personal Liberty Act], 1843
Scope and Contents
Wash Drawing by EWC (E.W. Clay).
St. David Playing the Devil with the Apple Women in the Exchange [David Hale/New York Journal of Commerce], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 6, 19/05.
Great Presidential Steeple Chase of 1844. Coming In - Odds 10-1 on Old Kentucky. [Clay, Van Buren et. al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by A. Donnelly, New York.
Handicap Race Presidential Stakes 1844 [Clay, Van Buren, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by J. Childs, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
A Caster, Or Many a Slip 'twixt the Hand and the Lip. [Polk, McLane & Brit. King], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 25, 18/96.
Ground & Lofty Tumbling. [Clay, Frelinghuysen, Election of 1844], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
A View of the Political World from Kinderhook. [Van Buren], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph published by E. Jones, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
A Triumphal Entry into the White House after the Manner of the Ancients. [Election of 1844, Clay, Calhoun, et al], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: EWC (E.W. Clay), published by A. Donnelly, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Weighed and Found Wanting, Or the Effects of a Summer's Ramble. [Van Buren, Clay], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed HD (H. Dacre), printed and published by H.R. Robinson, New York
Requesting Him to Resign, Or the End of the Weathercock Dynasty (Title cut off) [Election of 1844, Tyler, Clay, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed by Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
The Polka, A New National Dance Adopted by the Democratic Convention at Baltimore May 29th,1844. [1844 Election, Calhoun, Tyler, Polk, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed by EWC (E.W. Clay), published by A. Donnelly, New York, sold by A. H. Purdy, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 26, 1907.
Polk in his Extremity. [Election of 1844, Polk, Clay, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Balloon Acension to the Presidential Chair. [Election of 1844, Clay, Polk, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith and published by J. Baillie, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Pedlars. [Election of 1844, Clay, Frelinghuysen], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Not a Drum was Heard Nor a Funeral Note... [Election of 1844, Clay, et al]], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed by H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
The Masked Battery or Loco-Foco Strate(gy.) [Election of 1844, Polk, Clay, Texas], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed by H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Man Worshipping in 1844. [Henry Clay], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph published by A. Donnelly, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
The Little Magician Invoked. [Polk, Dallas, Van Buren], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 27, 1895.
Fight Between the Kentucky Coon & The Tenessee Alligator. [Election of 1844, Clay, Polk, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed by H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Force & Persuasion in the Great Race of 1844. [Clay, Polk, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lith. and published by Willis & Probst, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Great American Steeplechase for 1844. [Election of 1844], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed C. (E.W. Clay), published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
Consecration of the 'Lone Star'. In presence of the king of the south, the king of the north, and general quattlebum. [Annexaxtion of Texas, slavery], 1844
Scope and Contents
Line engraving by C.C. Green. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 21, 1905.
Tariff. Anti-Tariff. [Clay v. Polk], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: no imprint, margin trimmed.Pro-Clay/tariff and against Polk/free trade. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
The Hunter of Kentucky [Election of 1844, Henry Clay], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
The Race Course. [Election of 1844, Henry Clay], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Polk Versus Wool, Or the Harry-Cane. [Polk support for Free Trade and Texas Annexation], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. and published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Cleansing the Augean Stable. [Election of 1844, Texas Annexation], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 25,/1909.
Political Cock Fighters. [Election of 1844, Clay, Polk], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed H.B. (H. Buoholzer), lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Sold for Want of Use. [Election of 1844, Clay, Tyler, Polk, Van Buren], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and printed J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
Footrace, Pensylvania (sic) Avenue. Stakes $25,000. [Election of 1844, Webster, Clay, Polk, Tyler], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Matty Taking his Second Bath in Salt River. [Clay, Van Buren, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
A Peep at the Future. [Election of 1844, Tyler, Clay, et. al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph: Lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York. Dated on front, June 3/08.
Acts for the Better Maintaining the Purity of Elections. Respectfully Inscribed to the Independent and Vigilant Police of New York, by [a Lookeron] (last two words cut off), 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed EWC (E.W. Clay), Willis & Probst, Lith., New York.
[No Title] [James Polk], 1844
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Anonymous. The two-headed figure of Polk stands among tradesmen and farmers, holding manuscript containing inscription, "The Constituent has a right to know the opinions of the candidates before he casts his vote."
Dose ("se" crossed out) -The-Boys'-Hall. [Election of 1844, Clay, Van Buren, et. al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Printed and published by E. Jones, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
Jamie & The Bishop. [J.G. Bennett & Bishop Hughes], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and printed by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 2, 19/03.
All the Morality & All the Religion; or Studio of Henry Clay. [Frelinghuysen & Clay] (2 copies), 1844
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and printed by J. Baillie, New York. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950. Copy 2: Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 27, 18/95.
Matty Meeting the Texas Question. [Election of 1844, Van Buren, Benton, Calhoun, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith and printed by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Jan. 27, 18/97.
James K. Polk, Going through Pennsylvania for the Tariff [James K. Polk], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered ... by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Uncle Sam and his Servants. [Tyler, Polk, Jackson, et al], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph signed H. Buoholzer, lith. and published by J. Baillie, New York.
Whig Appeal for an Excuse. [Clay, Frelinghuysen, tariff ], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: printed by James Baillie, New York.
[No Title] [Clay & Frelinghuysen], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph: Lith. & Published by James Baillie, New York. Caricature depicts Jackson in uniform in front of a gallows labelled "Constitution", "Liberty", "Equality". Clay & Frelinghuysen mourning the execution of "The Old Coon". Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 1908.
Doings of the Decency, Or "Charity Covering a Multitude of Sins" [Frelinghuysen & Clay], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & Published by Jno. Childs, New York. Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
The Man Wot Drives the Constitution. [Election of 1844, Clay, Jackson, Tyler, et al.] (2 copies), 1844
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph: Signed EWC (E.W. Clay), published by Jno. Childs, New York. Copy 1: Stamped on front, "From Judge Mitchells Collection" Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting." Copy 2: has no dates or stamps.
Fight for the Champion's Belt Between the Kinderhook Pet & The Game Cock of the West [Election of 1844, Van Buren & Clay], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay); lith. & published by Willis & Probst, New York.
The Two Bridges. [Election of 1844, Clay, Polk, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Handcolored lithograph: signed H. Buoholzer. Lith. & published by J. Baillie, New York.
The Returns of the Election. [Celebration of Polk/Dallas Victory], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: published by Jno. Childs, New York.
Polk's Dream at the Hermitage. [Polk, Jackson, Clay, et al.], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay); published by A. Donnelly, New York.
John Asking for More. [Election of 1844, Tyler, Texas Annexation], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: printed and published by E. Jones, New York.
Silas Wright Going for the Tariff., 1844
Scope and Contents
Drawing: pen & brown ink. Similar to 1844-39.
The Slavery Question. Great Prize-Fight of the American Eagle against the Wolf and the Alligator. [Slavery], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed WA (monogram)
A Lesson in Reading by a Distinguished Teacher. [Trial of B.T. Onderdonk], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed OD (monogram). Acquisition(?) date on front: April 29, 1901.
Annexation, Or Sport for Grown Children. [Annexation of Texas], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed Seatsfield.
El Ultimo A Dios, circa 1844
Scope and Contents
Lines of verse in Spanish. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Grand National Whig Banner. "Onward" [Clay & Frelinghuysen Presidential Campaign], 1844
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York.
Tyrants Prostrate. Liberty Triumphant [Dorr Rebellion], 1844
Scope and Contents
Page from "Rhode Island History" with image of print.
Jonathan's Soliloquy [Politics], circa 1845
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed Whitley's Lith. Paterson, N.J.
The B'Hoys - Tooling a Tit. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph of Sarony & Major. Published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caricature: Strong's Sketches No. 7. "B'Hoy", in use between 1846-66, meant a town rowdy.
A Regular Sucker. One of the B'Hoys, with a glass before him - a Mint Julep or "Something Else!" [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: signed G. Thomas; Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caricature: Strong's Sketchs [sic] No. 17.
Broadway Promenaders - Latest Style. "Like a sick kitten, leaning against a warm brick." [Mexican War], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: lith. by Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caricature: Strong's Sketches No. 7.
Mexican Valor!! Gilbert Dudley, son of a constable at Newark capturing two Mexican soldiers, and driving them into the American Camp. [Mexican War], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: of Chas Pollard, "Sun Building"; published by Turner & Fisher, New York. By J.L. Magee.
One of the Californian Bo-Hoys Taking Leave of his Gal. [Mexican War], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph and published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Signed EWC (E.W. Clay).
A Volunteer for Rio Grande [G and e crossed out, and B and y substituted to form "Brandy"] [Mexican War/Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caption: Strong's Sketches No. 5. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901 [1907?].
War! or No War [Oregon Territory], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. F. & S. Palmer, New York. Entered with Clerk's Office by Thomas Oldham.
The Mexican Rulers, migrating from Matamoras - with their Treasures [Mexican War), 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Lith. by F. & S. Palmer, New York. Entered with Clerk's Office by Thomas Oldham.
Blower, The King of the Road [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York. Depicts an advertisement for a horse, showing the animal and carriage outrunning a steam engine.
Ho-Ho-Ho--Sambo - get along there what ar' you at? No. 6 [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "O.K"] Lith. & published by F. & S. Palmer, New York.
Two of the B'Hoys. No. 4 Breaking. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "O.K."] Lith. & published by F. & S. Palmer, New York.
[No Title] (A person speaking from a shack asks of a character driving a horse: "Are you one of the B'Hoys!" [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed J.B.
One of the B'Hoys. No. 3 Striking the Pavements. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "OK"] Lith. & published by F. & S. Palmer, New York.
Heigh--gh! Wake Up There, What Are Ye At? No. 5 [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "O.K."] Lith. & published F.& S. Palmer, New York. Entered with Clerk's Office by Thomas Odham.
Take Ca-are What Ar-Ye 'Bout. No. 2. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "OK"] Lith. & published by F. & S. Palmer, New York.
No. 1! and Northin Else. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil "OK Clarke] Lith. of F. & S. Palmer, New York.
The Mexican Commander Enjoying the Prospect Opposite Matamoras. [Mexican War], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York. Above caricature: Strong's Sketches No. 4.
One of the "Fancies." Sketches of N. York, No. 2. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York.
One of the Bo-Hoys Getting Slung [married]. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay) Lith. by H.R. Robinson, New York.
An Involuntary Tee Totaler; or the Effect of the New Licence Law. Strong's Sketches No. 6. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] Lith. & pub. by Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York.
One of the Bo-Hoys. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] published by T.W. Strong, New York.
Uncle Sam's Taylorifics. [Mexican War], 1846
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Colored lithograph: signed EWC (E.W. Clay); lith. & published by A. Donnelly, New York. Copy 2: Acquisition(?) date on back: December 31, 1953.
Above: New-York Tricks upon Country Dealers. Magee Comic Sketches. Below: The Thimble Rigger. [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. by C.J. Pollard, "Sun Building"; entered ... J.L. Magee.
Richard the Third or The Battle of Oregon as Performed by the Washington Company. [Oregon Territory], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Magee, del.; lith. & published by C.J. Pollard, "Sun Building".
John Bull and Brother Jonathan. [Canadian Border Dispute?], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901 (1907?)
President (C)ass Beginning Operations, Losing No Time. [Mexican War], 1846
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph: signed by 54.40; lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Copy 1 acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906. Copy 2 acquisition(?) date on back: July 3, 1945.
One of the Galls. Or, the Polka on the Pave - showing how a "Little Gypsy" may make a "Great Bustle" in a very Broad-Way - very! Sketches of N. York No. 3 [Socal], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] Lith. of Sarony & Major; published by T.W. Strong, New York.
Above: A New York Belle. Below, 2 images: Noon. Night. [Social re: Women's Clothing/Fashion], 1846
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. of H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Celebrated Horse "Blower" King of the Road in his Great Match Against Time ... Driven by One of the Bo-Hoys ... [Social], 1846
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier. Currier No. 237. Acquisition(?) info on back: Old Print Shop 1981.
One of the News-B'Hoys. Sketches of N. York, No. 18. [Social], 1847
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] signed N. Sarony. Lith of Sarony & Major. Published by T.W. Strong, New York.
Courtesies of the Weed. Sketches of New-York, No. 19. [Social], 1847
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: [signed in pencil G. Thomas] signed Sarony. Lith of Sarony & Major. Published by T.W. Strong, New York.
Grand, National, Whig Banner. [Portraits of Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore with "The People's Choice for President & Vice President from 1849 to 1853"] [Presidential Campaign], 1848
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Ltih & published by N. Currier, New York.
A War President. Progressive Democracy. [Zachary Taylor], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered ... 1848 by Peter Smith ...
An Available Candidate. The One Qualification for a Whig President. [Zachary Taylor], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: For sale at 2 Spruce Street, NY. (N. Currier's address)
Grand Presidential Sweep-Stakes for 1849 [Presidential Elections], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed WJC (Condit); lith & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Studying Political Economy. [Taylor & Fillmore, Wilmot Proviso], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia. Sold by Turner & Fisher, NY and Phila. Includes depictions of two men enslaved by Taylor's slaves.
The Assassination of the Sage of Ashland. [Henry Clay], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 190-
Popular Conveyances, Or Telegraphic Dispaches for the White House. [Presidential Campaign], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed illegible initials; sold by Turner & Fisher, NY and Phila.
Marriage of the Free Soil and Liberty Parties [Van Buren, Anti-Slavery], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered ... 1848 by Peter Smith ... Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
Town & Country Making Another Drive at the Great Question. -No Go! [ZacharyTaylor, Wilmot Proviso], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Shooting the Christmas Turkey. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by J. Baillie, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Deputation of Citizens of the United States of America to the Provisional Gouvernment (sic) of France. Paris, March 6th 1848 ...[French-US Alliance], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. Vayron, Paris, Mr. Galle. Text in French and English.
Mose and Lize on the 3rd Avenue N.Y. [Social], 1848
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Signed (pencil) G.S.M (?); published by James Baillie, New York.
River of Styx, Or Horace with his Trundle Cassius, Bearing a Load of "Principles Not Men" [H. Greeley], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 3, 19/08.
The Democratic Funeral of 1848. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia.
The Democratic B-Hoy. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia.
The Buffalo Hunt. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Cock of the Walk. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia.
An Old Hunker Fishing for Votes. [O'Connor Campaign for Governor of NY], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Cass & His Cabinet in 1849. [Lewis Cass], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Available Party Trying to get their Villany Endorsed by the Very Man They Have Assassinated. [Clay, Mayor Brady], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Strife between an Old Hunker, a Barnburner and a No Party Man. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Printed & published by H.R. Robinson, New York. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Political Game of Brag, Shew of Hands. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed C. (E.W. Clay); published by Andrew Donnelly. Sold wholesale and retail at the Book-stand Wall Street.
The Liberty Chariot. [Presidential Election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed E.F.D.; published by Abel & Durang, Philadelphia.
Fording Salt River. [the Clays, Van Burens, Taylor, Greeley], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed H.B. (reversed - H. Bucholzer); published by J. Baillie, New York.
Rough and Ready Locomotive Against the Field. [presidential election], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed C. (E.W. Clay); published by A. Donnelly - Sold wholesale and retail at the Book-Stand Wall Street.
"Misery Acquaints a Man with Strange Bed-Fellows." [H. Greeley, J.W. Webb], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Joshua, Commanding the Sun to Stand Still. [Calhoun Opposing Anti-Slavery Publications], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: W.I.C.; Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Modern Pandora. Horace Greeley Contemplating All the Evils which are to flow from the Nomination of General Taylor. [Presidential Campaign], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Hinckley.
The Candidate of Many Parties. A Phrenological Examination to Ascertain What his Political Principles Are. [Zachary Taylor], 1848
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
The Modern Gilpins. Loves Labor Lost. [Wilmot Provio, Texas Annexation], 1848, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Mack, del.; published by J. Baillie, New York. Acquisition: Purchase, Old Print Shop, 2000.
Defence of the California Bank. [Gold Rush, Political Sign], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by Serrell & Perkins, New York.
Things as They Are. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Perkins; lith. & published by Serrell & Perkins, New York.
Worrying the Bull. [Zachary Taylor], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Able (Abel) & Durang. Philadelphia.
Above: California. Below: Josey & Matilda Going to Colonise California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Nagel Print; published and for sale by Robert H. Elton, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
A California Gold Hunter Meeting a Settler. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Serrell & Perkins, New York. Acquisition(?) dated on front: May 5, 1900.
Pork and Beans in the Gold Diggins. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed C.G.B. (?); published and for sale by Robert H. Elton, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
Off for California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Manning, published 31 Park Row, New York. Acquisition(?)date on front: May 5, 1900.
O'Flannigan Among the Sharps in California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Alban, del.; lith. & published H.R. Robinson, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
Gold! Gold! Gold! Mr. Hexekiah Jerolomans Departure for California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Nagel Print. Published and for sale by Robert H. Elton, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
Rough & Ready Presidential Cabinet in 1849. [President Zachary Taylor], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by H.R. Robinson, New York.
Californians in Jamaica. A Good Freight. No. 1. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: signed A. Duperly.
Californians Type. The Pilot Fish and the Shark. No. 2. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. by A. Duperly, Kingston Jamaica.
One of the Codfish Aristocracy [Astor House Riot], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Nagel & Weingartner Print. Published by Elton, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 31, 1906.
From the Place We Hear About. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by Serrell & Perkins, New York. Although 1849-14 and 1849-15 have very similar titles, the images are different.
The Place We Hear About. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by Serrell & Perkins, New York. Although 1849-14 and 1849-15 have very similar titles, the images are different. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
[Two pictures each captioned] Going to California via Fremont's Route! Returning from California via Cape Horn! [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Elton Publisher. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 5, 1900.
Grand Patent India-Rubber Air Line Railway to California. Competition Defied. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York.
Fariboles. Jeunes fideles de la Paroisse Notre Dame de Lorette partant en pelerinage pour la Californie. [California Migration, Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Imp. de MeVe Aubert, Paris. "Lorette" was equivalent to "street-walker". Acquisition(?) date on back: June 15, 1957.
Mr. Golightly. Bound for California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Published by A. Donelly, New York.
Mose, Lize, & Little Mose Going to California. [Gold Rush], 1849
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee (pencil); lith. & published J.L. Magee, New York. (Formerly was numbered by N-YHS as 1851-1.)
Where's My Thunder? [Webster & Clay, Fugitive Slave Act], 1850
The Sad Parting Between Two Old Friends. [Benton & Foote], 1850
Doing in the Jerseys [New Jersey Railroad], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: published for the people of New Jersey by Serrell & Perkins, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 31, 1906.
The Second Deluge. First Appearance of Jenny Lind in America. [Social], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by W. Schaus, New York. Jenny Lind was known as the "Swedish Nightingale". P.T. Barnum convinced her to tour in America in 1850.
Practical Illustration of the Fugitive Slave Law. [Slavery], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed E.C. Del.
Some Pumpkins. Trotting his mile in 2:10. beating "Lightning" by nearly 5 lengths, on a descending grade; and carrying 25 lbs over weight., 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York.
[Under right hand image] Upper Ten Dom, Entering Washington Square... [Left hand image] Upper Ten Dom, Leaving the "Square" . [Social], 1850
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Gobble, Viper & Co., published simultaneously in London, Paris & New York. Acquisition info on back: Purchase, July 15, 1949, Wilbur Fund
Conquering Prejudice to Save the Union. [Fugitive Slave Act], 1850
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Lithograph: Anonymous. Acquisition date on front: Apr. 16, 1914.
Illustration of Jenny Lind's Mocking-Bird Song. Papageno, Prince of Iranistan in Mozart's celebrated Opera "The Magic Flute". Pl. 5. [Social], 1850
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Lithograph: Signed W.A. (monogram).
Parody as not quite of Norma. Pl. 6. Piano carissima! Don't Frighten the Subscribers! [Social], 1850
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Lithograph: Signed W.A. (monogram).
Massachusetts Baby Show. [Political Candidates], 1850
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Lithograph: J. Curtis Lith. N. York. The "babies" are identified in brown ink.
The Resurrection of Henry Box Brown at Philadelphia, Who Escaped from Richmond Va. in a box 3 feet long 21/2 ft deep and 2 ft wide. [Slavery], 1850
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Lithograph: anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 9, 1901.
Effects of the Fugitive-Slave-Law. [To the left, quote from the Bible ... To the right, quote from the Declaration of Independence ...] [Slavery], 1850
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Lithograph: Published by Huff & Bloede, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 2(?), 19/06.
Hum-Bug [P.T. Barnum], 1851
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Lithograph: Lith. in color by L. Rosenthal, Philadelphia. (From "A Comic Natural History"). Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 31, 1903.
Old Shad & Young, 1851
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Lithograph of Rosenthal, Philadelphia. (From "A Commic Natural History").
The Game-Cock & The Goose [Winfield Scott, Franklin Pierce], circa 1851
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Lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee dell[sic]. Pub. at T.W. Strong Lith., New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
[Left hand image] The Gladiatos [Gladiators] of the Senate! The Pious Dodge! Coward! Liar! [Right hand image] The Bulleys of the House. They work very hard and only get $8 a day and their Mileage., 1851
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Images contrast a Senate fight, in which the combatants dodge each other's weaponry, with a House of Representatives fight, which is fisticuffs.
Two of the Fe'He Males [Feminist Movement], 1851
The Great Bloomer Prize Fight for the Champions Belt. [Feminist Movement, Tom Hyer], 1851
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1851 by J.L. Magee. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
What's Sauce for the Goose Is Sauce for the Gander. [Two images labeled North and South respectively.] [Fugitive Slave Act], 1851
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Lithograph: Signed E.W.C. (E.W. Clay); Pub. at 152 Nassau Street ... Entered ... 1851 by E.W. Clay.
Above: Life in San Francisco. [Cut] Below: The King's Campaign or Removal of the Deposites. Composed and sung by Frank Ball [50 lines of verse beneath], 1851
Above: Pl. 11. That Hat Again! the real cause of the Eclipse, July 28th 1851. Below: Deacon, seeing the Archbishop [John Hughes] in trouble ..., 1851
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Lithograph: Signed AW (monogram). Image also refers to New York merchant Mr. Genin.
The Happy Family Exhibited since 1776 in Uncle Sam's Republican Gardens for the Instruction of Nations! [Concerns U.S. Involvement in Cuba], 1851
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Lithograph by Nagel and Weingaertner, after design by Adam Weingaertner, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Purchase 1981.
In Full Bloom!, 1851
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Appears to be folded card: by Beck & Co., London. Dated on the card: 10 Nov. 1851. On the inside of the card, stamped twice "BCL" [Bella Landauer]
Political Hypocrisy. Disappointed Candidates Congratulating Genl. Frank Pierce on his Nomination for the Presidency. [Democratic Party Presidential Candidates], 1852
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Lithograph: Signed E.W.C. (E.W. Clay); published by J. Childs, New York.
Capability and Availability. [Presidential Election], 1852
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York.
A Bad Egg. Fuss and Feathers. [Winfield Scott], 1852
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1852 by P. Smith ... (New York).
[Left hand image] Scene in a New Hampshire Court - General Pierce Examining a Witness. [Right hand image] Scene in a New Hampshire Village - General Pierce The Good Samaritan. [Franklin Pierce], 1852
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Lithograph: Published by T.W. Strong, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
Fighting and Fainting. "That Pierce-ing Cry - He Faints on the Battle Field." [Franklin Pierce], 1852
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Lithograph: Strong Lith., New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
Soliciting a Vote. [Presidential Election: Webster, Houston, Douglas, Scott], 1852
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2 copies. Lithograph: No imprint. On one copy, written on back (pencil), "Gift of Miss Anne K. Hays Apr. 27, 1936".
House Hunting!! Bloomer Ladies Looking for a House for the Next Term. [Presidential Election], 1852
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 2, 1905.
The Champion of Despotism. [J.W. Webb, Lajos Kossuth], 1852
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 9/99.
Loco Foco Hunters Treeing a Candidate [Pierce], 1852
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Lithograph: Signed H.O.
No Go and Going with A Rush. [Presidential Election], 1852
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Lithograph: Signed EWC (monogram, E.W. Clay); published by J. Childs, New York.
Save Him From His Friends _ Loco Foco Ingratitude, Burial of the Old Fogies. [Presidential Election, Democratic Party], 1852
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Lithograph: T.W. Strong, Lith., New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1914.
Ornithology. Two Great Birds of the United States, not described by Audubon. [Scott & Pierce, Mason-Dixon Line], 1852
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Lithograph: Signed EWC (monogram, E.W. Clay).
Position of the Democratic Party in 1852. "Freemen of America, how long will you be led by such leaders!" [Slavery], 1852
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Lithograph: Sold by Bela Marsh, Boston, MA. Entered ... 1852 by William K. Leach ... Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
Great Foot-Race for the Presidential Purse ($100,000 and Pickings) Over the Union Course 1852. [Presidential Election], 1852
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Lithograph: For sale at 2 Spruce Street (N. Currier's address).
A Grand Slave Hunt, Or Trial of Speed for the Presidency, between the Celebrated Nags Black Dan, Lewis Cass, and Haynau. [Fugitive Slave Act, Slavery], 1852
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Lithograph: Signed T.C. del N.Y. Acquisition(?) date on front: Jan. 12, 1914.
Pap, Soup, And Chowder. [Presidential Election], 1852
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Lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee, del., Entered ... 1852 by P. Smith ...
A Contested Seat [Presidential Election], 1852
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Lithograph: For sale at 2 Spruce Street (N. Currier's address).
Harmony in the Wigwam! Democracy of the Right Brand-y. [Presidential Election], 1852
April Fools! [Presidential Election], 1852
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Lithograph: No imprint. This cartoon and 6 others, though encountered separately in collections, appeared in the number dated April 1, 1852, of the Old Soldier, published at 69 Nassau Street, New York.
Grand Fight for the Champions Belt between Granite Pierce and Old Chapultepec. [Presidential Election], 1852
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Lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee, published by P. Smith, New York.
Whig Candidates for the Presidency. [Van Buren, Scott, Seward, Fillmore, Webster], 1852
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Lithograph: Published by J. Childs, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 2, 1908.
Managing a Candidate. [Presidential Election], 1852
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1852 by P. Smith ...
Young America. [Democratic Party under Pierce], 1852
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Wash Drawing.
Gas and Glory (Two pictures are titled "New Hampshire" and "Mexico".) [Franklin Pierce, Presidential Election], 1852
"The Blind Man's Bluff," or The President's Election for 1852. Chorus dancing and singing Yankee Doodle. Pl. 9., 1852
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Lithograph: Signed After [Robert D.] Wilkie and WA (monogram).
A Paid Fire Department, As It Is Likely To Be Under The Contract System, 1853
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Lithograph: J.L. Magee, Publisher, Philadelphia. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 6, 1906.
A "Circulating Medium" secured by "Public Stocks." [Wild Cat Banker], 1853
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Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 26 1900.
Paid Fire Department., 1853
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Lithograph: Signed by P. Kramer (in reverse); published by P.E. Abel, Philadelphia.
The "Ostend Doctrine." [Use of force to seize Cuba for national security], 1854
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Lithograph: [By Louis Maurer] [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
A Good Tree Cannot Bring Forth Evil Fruit: Neither Can a Corrupt Tree Bring Forth Good Fruit. Matt. VII 18. [Anti-Slavery], 1854
Above: Sunday Travel, No. I. Below: An "Old Hoss" and the "Mare." [Mayor Harvey - Phila], 1854
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1914.
"Outward Bound, The Quay of Dublin." [Irish Immigration], 1854
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Colored lithograph: Painted by T. Nicol. Drawn on stone by T.H. Maguire lithographic artist to the Queen. Printed by M & N Hanhart. Published by Henry Graves & Co., London, and Williams, Stevens and Williams, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 25, 1959 (Abbott & Lenox).
"Homeward Bound, The Quay of New York." [Irish Immigration], 1854
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Colored lithograph: Painted by T. Nicol. Drawn on stone by T.H. Maguire lithographic artist to the Queen. Printed by M & N Hanhart. Published by Henry Graves & Co., London, and Williams, Stevens and Williams, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 25, 1959 (Abbott & Lenox).
"No Higher Law" [Fugitive Slave Act], 1854
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Woodcut: For sale by Wm. Harned, New York.
Uncle Sam's Youngest Son: Citizen Know-Nothing, 1854
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Bust portrait of man in oval. Lithograph by Sarony & Co. Published by Williams, Stevens, Williams & Co. 2 copies: one stamped "Victor Wilbour".; the second copy is a variant, tinted, acquisition(?) date on front: April 30, 1915 (Stevens collection)
Virtuous Indignation of John Bull at the Horrors of the War for the Union. [Benjamin Butler Order 28, New Orleans], 1854, 1862
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Wood Engraving: Signed Mullen. On back is a second copy of The Ostend Doctrine (1854-1).
A Grave Subject for the New Yorkers [Street Cleaning], 1854
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Lithograph: Designed, lith. & published by Hatch & Severin, New York.
A Brush on the Road. Mile Heats, Best Two in Three. [Social], 1855
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Lithograph: Signed T. Worth, lith. & published by N. Currier, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 1900. Stamped on back: "F. Nordstrom. Collection No. ..."
Liberty, The Fair Maid of Kansas _ In the Hands of the "Border Ruffians". [Bleeding Kansas: Marcy, Pierce, Buchanan, Cass, Douglas], 1855
The Fisherman Astray! [Church Property Bill], 1855
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Line engraving and etching: Copyright secured by G. Daelly. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 6, 1906.
The Discord. [Battle of the Sexes], 1855
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Colored lithograph: Pubished and for sale by Valentine Lutz, New York. Lith. by F. Heppenheimer, New York. On back, lithograph portrait of Henriette Sonntag: lith: Plann del. Charles Schuler so. Published by Stich, Druck u. Verlag von C. Kneller in Stuttgart. Also stamped: "F. Nordstrom. Collection No. ..."
Disturbed by the Night Mare., 1855
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Colored lithograph: published by Kellogg & Comstock, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5 1900.
The True Holy Alliance [Anti-Catholicism, Popery], circa 1855
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Copyright by G. Daelly.
"Young '76" [Boy in Soldier's Garb], 1855
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Lith by Lafosse. Painted by C.G. Corbin. Published by W. Schaus. Imp. Fois. Delarue, Paris.
Forcing Slavery Down the Throat of a Freesoiler. [Bleeding Kansas, Douglas, Pierce, Buchanan, Cass], 1856
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Lithograph: Published by J.L. Magee, Philadelphia. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
The Morning after the Election - November 1856. [Presidential Election, Buchanan, Fillmore], 1856
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Lithograph: Published by Childs, Philadelphia.
The Presidential Campaign of '56 [Slavery, Kansas], 1856
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Lithograph: Published by John Fahnestock, Cincinati(?). Graphic includes the use of term "Peculiar Institution" ny Buchanan
Southern Chivalry - Argument against Club's. [Kansas, Slavery, Preston Brooks, Charles Sumner], 1856
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Lithograph: Signed J.L. Magee, del.
A Serviceable Garment - or Reverie of a Bachelor. [Ostend Manifesto, Buchanan, Cuba, Slavery], 1856
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Lithograph: [Louis Maurer] [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 2, 19/06.
The Democratic Platform. [Buchanan, Pierce, etc., Slavery], 1856
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Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 2/06.
The Balls are Rolling - Clear the Track [Presidential Election, Free Soil, Fremont], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives].
The Great Presidential Sweepstakes of 1856. Free for all ages, "go as they please" [Presidential Election], 1856
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]
Shall I Vote for Ten Cents a Day? [Presidential Election, Buchanan, Fillmore], 1856
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Lithograph: Published by I. Childs, Philadelphia.
The Right Man for the Right Place. [Presidential Election, Slavery], 1856
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Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr.2, 19/06.
The "Mustang" Team [Horace Greeley and other Press, Presidential Election, Fremont], 1856
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Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on back: June 3, 19/03.
"Buck" Taking the "Pot". [Presidential Election], 1856
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Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 2, 1906.
The Great Republican Reform Party. Calling on Their Candidate. [Presidential Election, Fremont], 1856
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2 copies. Lithograph: [Louis Maurer] [Currier & Ives]. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Col. Fremont's Last Grand Exploring Expedition in 1856. [Presidential Election, Fremont, Beecher, Greeley, Seward], 1856
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Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Great American Buck Hunt of 1856. [Presidential Election], 1856
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Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Road to a Know-Nothing Lodge. [American Party, Irish Emigration from America], 1856
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Feb. 26, 1900.
A Pro Slavery Incantation Scene. or Shakespeare Improved. See MacBeth [Free Soil, Slavery, Fremont], 1856
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Lithograph: No imprint. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havermeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"
[Below upper image]: Dream of a Black Republican. Before 4th of November 1856. [Below lower image]: The Fourth of November 1856. [Presidential Election], 1856
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1856 by Edw. De Gotzkow(?) and Joe De Kammerhuber ... Acquisition(?) date on front: March 26, 1901 (1907?).
Turkey, John Bull & Monsieur Frog-Eater in a Bad Fix. [Crimean War], 1856
[Above image]: The Right Man in the Right Place [in a Stock]. [Below image]: "Bully Brooks" [Preston S. Brooks], 1856
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan 12, 1914.
Queen of the Amazons Attacked by a Lion. [Gen. Nath. Lyon], 1856
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Lithograph: Lith. & published by N. Currier.
Fancied Security, or the Rats on a Bender [Millard Fillmore], 1856
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Lithograph attributed to Currier & Ives in Gale Research's catalogue raisonné. For sale at No. 2 Spruce Street (N. Currier's address). Acquisition date on front: Apr. 12, 1906. (Formerly coded by N-YHS as 1850-3.)
Stump Speaking, 1856
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Engraved by Gautier. Print from the painting by George C. Bingham. Published by Groupel & Co.
Mormon Breastworks and U.S. Troops. Officer U.S.A.: "Trumpeter! Sound the retreat! We never can carry that battery in the World, Cesar himself would be defeated before such breastworks.", 1857
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Image depicts armed Mormon men using women and children as human shields against troops.
Suspending Specie Payments, 1857
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2 copies. Lithograph: For sale at 217 Walnut Street. Phila. Copy 2 (colored): stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting." Acquisition(?) date on back of copy 2: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Great Pictorial Romance of the Age, or Steam Ship Commodores & United States Mail Contractors. [Transportation/Mail], 1857
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Lithograph: Colored. Published by Chas. F. Gildersleave (New York). Acquisition(?) date on back: December 14, 1977, Old Print Gallery, Washington, DC.
The Little Giant-In The Character of the Gladiator. [Douglas & Buchanan], 1858
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Lithograph: For sale at 217 Walnut St. Phila. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting." Also, Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Panic Season. Good Times for Non-Speculators. 1858. [Social], 1858
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Lithograph: Published by Charles Magnus & Co., New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901(?)
Aunty Lecompton settling with Richard. [Philadelphia Election, May 1858], 1858
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Lithograph: No imprint. Handbill size. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 12, 1905.
Pl. 3. The New-York Elephant. National Monument to be erected at the top of New City-Hall. [Fernando Wood, New York City Politics], 1859
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Lithgraph: Signed WA.
Series V. Civil War and Post-War Period, 1860-1868, inclusive
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The series includes prints ranging from 1860 to 1868, that is, from the election of Abraham Lincoln through the Civil War and concluding with the election of Ulysses S. Grant in 1868. There are about 280 prints in the series.
Prints from 1860 include all the candidates in a 4-way race: Lincoln of Illinois and Hannibal Hamlin of Maine (Republican), John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky and Joseph Lane of Oregon (Southern Democratic), John Bell of Tennessee and Edward Everett of Massachusetts (Constitutional Union), and Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois and Herschel V. Johnson of Georgia (Northern Democratic). Horace Greeley of the Tribune appears often in the campaign caricatures (in support of Lincoln), as do other depictions of the press. The image of Lincoln as the "rail splitter" is frequently used as a metaphor for him splitting the Union, with the abolition of slavery as a principal theme of the election.
1861 caricatures introduce the secession of the Southern states, with Jefferson Davis appearing frequently as the symbol of the South. The possibility of England's support for the South appears in several prints. In 1862, the emphasis begins to shift from the politics of secessionist maneuvering to war. Images of the human toll of death and injury begin to appear more frequently, with the theme of the Union's ineffective military leadership (e.g., Generals Pope and McClellan). 1863 brings into play the Emancipation Proclamation and the role of abolition in the war. European powers (England and France) and their geopolitical assessments are a frequent theme. There are continued images of Davis as traitor and the North fighting for liberty and to preserve the Union. Draft friction is depicted, including scenes of draft riots.
1864 prints often center on the McClellan vs. Lincoln election. Anti-Lincoln campaign themes include the threat of miscegenation, his sacrifice of the Union for abolition, his unconstitutional actions, and his folksy story-telling as a way to avoid discussing the war. Anti-McClellan themes include his ineffectiveness as general, his willingness to sell out to the South, and the potential subservience of the North to the South. Ulysses Grant's effectiveness as a general emerges as a theme. The conclusion of the war in 1865 brings imagery of the South's defeat, especially in terms of Jefferson Davis's attempt to escape in woman's clothing.
Themes in the post-war years include Union triumphalism, not only in holding the nation together, but in its ability to face and compete with European powers by expanding territorially to Mexico and in overall military might; President Andrew Johnson and his actions against Radical Republican legislation; negative views of the impact of emancipation; and financial speculation. The series concludes with the campaign of 1868, with the potential social and political impact of African-American civil rights a significant theme. Throughout the series caricatures of African-Americans are often demeaning, even when intended to be sympathetic.
Among the caricaturists that are particularly well-represented in the series are Currier & Ives and J.L. Magee.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in approximate chronological order.
The Great Match at Baltimore, Between the "Illinois Bantam", and The "Old Cock" of the White House. [Democratic Party: Douglas, Buchanan, Breckinridge], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Fox without A Tail. [Secession. Pickens/Davis], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by J.L. Magee, Phila. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Great Exhibition of 1860. [Lincoln/connection to anti-slavery, newspapers], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The "Old Hack" Turned out to "Grass"! [Greeley, Seward, Republican Wigwam, 1860
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Lithograph: Signed Thos. F.G. Miller -Desg. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 194_.
Honest old Abe on the Stump. Springfield 1858. Honest old Abe on the Stump, at the Ratification Meeting of the Presidential Nominations. Springfield 1860. [Lincoln], 1860
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 4 or 11, 1900.
Southern Ass-stock-crazy (Southern Aristocracy) [Secession/South Carolina], 1860
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Lithograph: No imprint. Inscribed: Dear Sir ... Yours respectfully, John I. Ruoff, 358 Pearl Street, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 30, 1904.
Political "Blondins" Crossing the Salt River. [Presidential Election Campaign], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Image appears to favor the Constitutional Union Party (John Bell and Edward Everett)
"The Nigger" in the Woodpile. [Lincoln, Republican Platform, Abolition, Greeley], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 29, 1944.
Storming the Castle. "Old Abe" on Guard. [Presidential Election Campaign], 1860
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2 copies. Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906. Copy 2: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
"Uncle Sam" Making New Arrangements. [Presidential Election Campaign], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The "Chivalry" at the English Court. [Southern Confederacy, Aid from the Queen], 1860
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2 copies. Pen lithograph: No imprint.
"Taking the Stump" or Stephen in Search of His Mother. [Presidential Election Campaign], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Political Gymnasium. [Presidential Election Campaign], 1860
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2 copies. Lithograph: [By Louis Maurer] Published by Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Progressive Democracy - Prospect of a Smash Up. [Presidential Election Campaign], 1860
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2 copies (numbered 1 and 3). Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. Copy 3: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906. Image depicts the split in the Democratic Party and its consequent imminent defeat by the Republican locomotive of "equal rights."
Stephen Finding "His Mother." [Douglas], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
The Rail Candidate. [Lincoln in connection with abolition, Greeley], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
[No Title] Uncle Sam: Now, Doctors, something's got to be done quick. I can't stand this long! "Doctor South" [Secession] and "Dr. North" [Appeal to Constitution] in response, 1860
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Wood Engraving: Signed Morse, NY.
Letting the Cat out of the Bag!! [Republican Party: Sumner, Lincoln, Greeley, etc.], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
"The Irrepressible Conflict". or The Republican Barge in Danger. [Republican Party: Seward, Lincoln, Greeley, Abolition], 1860
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
An Heir to the Throne, or The Next Republican Candidate [Lincoln, Greeley, Abolition], 1860
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Lithograph: [By Louis Maurer] Published by Currier & Ives. Depicts a person of color, linked to a P.T. Barnum exhibit, as a successor to a Lincoln presidency.
The National Game. Three "Outs" and One "Run". Abraham Winning the Ball. [Presidential Election Campaign], 1860
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Lithograph: [By Louis Maurer] Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. Caricature uses baseball game imagery.
Above: President, March 4, 1861. Below: Political fence [followed by 18 line poem and then satirical definitions.] Signed a Reformer. January 1, 1860. [Abolition], 1860
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Wood Engraving: Anonymous.
The Political Rail Splitter. [Lincoln splitting the Union, Seward, Greeley], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by J. Leach, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Union Rail Splitters. [Lincoln, Hamlin], 1860
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Lithograph: Signed Miller, Desg. No imprint.
Below: "Good, my lord, what is the cause of your distemper?" "Sir, I lack advancement." Shakespeare. [James G. Bennett fanning disunion], 1860
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Pen Lithograph: Signed Woolf.
The Man That Gave Barnum His "Turn". [Social, Irish Immigrant, P.T. Barnum], 1860
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Lithograph: Lith. Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 15, 1905.
Yankee Doodle on his Muscle, or The Way the Benicia Boy Astonished the English Men. [John C. Heenan, bare knuckle fighting, 1860
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2 copies. Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Above: Puckographs.-II. Supplement to No. 205. Below: Hannibal Hamlin, Lincoln's Vice President. [Portrait], 1860
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Colored lithograph: Signed J.A. Wales. Acquisition(?) date on back: April 3, 1925.
"The Impending Crisis" - Or Caught in the Act. [Criticism of New Republican Party], 1860
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Lithograph: [By Louis Maurer] Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Republican Party Going to the Right House. [Lincoln], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Depicts Lincoln being taken to the lunatic asylum by Greeley(?) on a rail, trailed by his supporters (free love, abolition, woman's rights, Mormonism, etc.)
Honest Abe Taking Them on the Half Shell. [Presidential Election Campaign], 1860
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Life in New York. That's So! (464) [Social], 1860
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Lithograph: Signed T. Worth. Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back: "F. Nordstrom, Collection No. ______"
[No Title] [Douglas on stump asks, "Where is Ma?" Jug at left labeled "Stephen's Wet Nurse", 1860
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Lithograph: Published by J. Sage & Sons, Buffalo, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Union, 1860?
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Engraving by H.S. Sadd. Printed and published by William Pate. 1860? version of 1852 painting by T.H. Matteson with Lincoln at center instead of John Calhoun. (A print of the 1852 verion with Calhoun is in the Subject File collection under U.S. History.)
Above: Ye Conference. Below: Thank You, Jeff. Not Any. [Jefferson Davis/Queen Victoria], 1861
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Pen lithograph: No imprint. Two copies. Copy 2: Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Beef for the Rebels. From the celebrated picture painted for the Patriotic Fund of the City of New York. [Civil War], 1861
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Photograph: By Bierstadt Bros. Photographers. from painting by W.H. Beard. Sold wholesale and retail by M.D. Robert, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Above: Strong's Dime Caricatures. - No. 4. Below: "The Schoolmaster Abroad" At Last. [Lincoln/Secession], 1861
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Wood engraving: Published by T.W. Strong, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
[No Title] [Figure of an American Eagle stands on rock shedding feathers marked "Florida," "Virginia," "Georgia," "Texas," "North Carolina," and "South Carolina"] [Secession], 1861
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Watercolor: Artist unknown. On back, C. Knickinbocker [pencil].
Great Cry and Little Wool; Or the Leading Black Republicans Described in Verse. By Barnstable. [Nine Stanzas of verse] [Lincoln], 1861
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Etching: anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 18, 1910.
Don't Want It Now. We Want to Be Let Alone. [Jefferson Davis], 1861
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1861 ... Ohio. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
The Battle of Bull's Run. [Satire of Bull Run], 1861
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Combination of Lithography and Pen Lithography. "Lith. From A. Pfothogr." Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
Why Don't You Take It? [Defense of Washington, D.C. against Confederate Army], 1861
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Lithograph: Signed Friz del. Published by Vent, Starr & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Two copies of this version. (There are four versions - 1861-8-11). Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: July 8, 1903. Copy 2: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting".
Why Don't You Take It? [Defense of Washington, D.C. against Confederate Army], 1861
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Lithograph: Second version of above. No lithographer and publisher. Acquisition(?) date on back: Sept. 8, 1941.
Why Don't You Take It? [Defense of Washington, D.C. against Confederate Army], 1861
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Lithograph: Third version of above. No lithographer and publisher. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Why Don't You Take It? [Defense of Washington, D.C. against Confederate Army], 1861
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Lithograph: Fourth version of above. No lithographer and publisher. Two copies. 1861-11 copy: Acquisition(?) date on back: 11/29/49. 1861-8-11 copy: Stamped on back: "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Acquisition(?) dates on back: Dec. 1, 1952; 5/9/1908.
Oh! Massa Jeff. dis Sesesh Fever Will Kill de "Nigger". [Secession], 1861
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Lithograph: Signed J. (?). Entered ... 1861 ... Ohio...
John Bull Makes A Discovery. [British Interest in Civil War as Cotton more than Anti-Slavery], 1861
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Lithograph: No imprint. (Attributed to Currier & Ives). Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Gallant Capture of a Lady's Wardrobe by the Brave Troops of Florida. [Secession of Florida], 1861
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Lithograph: Published by J.L. Magee, Phila.
The Battle of Booneville, Or The Great Missouri Lyon Hunt. [Generals Nathaniel Lyon and S. Price, Governor Jackson of Missouri], 1861
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Lithograph: No imprint. (Attributed to Currier & Ives.) Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Above: Strong's Dime Caricatures. -No. 3. Below: South Carolina Topsey in a Fix. [Secession], 1861
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Wood engraving: Signed J.H. Goater del. Published by T.W. Strong, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Above: Strong's Dime Caricatures. - No. 2. Below: Little Bo-Peep and Her Foolish Sheep. [Secession], 1861
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Wood engraving: Published by T.W. Strong, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Above: Strong's Dime Caricatures. - No. 1. Below: Domestic Troubles. [Secession], 1861
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Wood engraving: Signed Strong Sc. Published by T.W. Strong, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Scott's Great Snake. [Secession], 1861
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Colored lithograph: Entered ... 1861 by J.B. Elliott ... Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Virginia Paws-Ing [Secession], 1861
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Lithograph: Anonymous. [Published by] Crehen, Richmond Va. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 25, 194_.
Right: N.Y.-LD, Monday, April 15th 1861. Left: N.Y.-H-Ld, Tuesday, April 16th 1861. Below: Heraldry, 1861. [J.G. Bennett], 1861
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 20, 1903.
The Way in Which Mr. Stanton Wishes to Conduct the War. [Stanton], 1864
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Wood engraving (colored): Signed N. [William Newman or Thomas Nash?]. Erroneously coded as 1861.
The Southern Confederacy A Fact!!! Acknowledged by A Mighty Prince and Faithful Ally. [Secession approved by Lucifer], 1861
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Lithograph: L. Hough Publ., Phila.
South Carolina's "Ultimatum". [Fort Sumter], 1861
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
Below: Our National Bird As It Appeared When Handed to James Buchanan March 4, 1857. Right: The Identical Bird As it Appeared A.D. 1861. "I was murdered i' the Capitol" Shakespeare [Secession], 1861
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Pen lithograph: Signed Woolf. Entered ... 1861 by Thomas W. Strong, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12/0_ [corner torn]
The Rail-Splitter; Or The White Man's Dream. Dedicated to Major Jack Downing. (Two lines of music and below, text of song.) [Eman. Proc.], 1861
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Wood engraving: Stillman. Sc.-Cin. Music and lyrics. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Hercules of the Union, Slaying the Great Dragon of Secession. [Scott & Secession], 1861
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Lithograph: No imprint. 2 copies. Copy 1: Stamped on back: "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Acquisition(?) dates on back: Dec. 1, 1952. Copy 2: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Great Disunion Serpent. [Willard, Robinson, Mason/Dixon Line], 1861
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Lithograph: Published by John Fahnestock, Cincinnati. Acquisition(?) date on front: Oct. 17, 1929.
The Eagle's Nest. The Union! It Must and Shall Be Preserved. [Secession], 1861
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Lithograph: E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, Hartford, CT. Published by Geo. Whiting, New York. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The "Secession Movement". [Secession], 1861
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
The Dis-United States. or The Southern Confederacy. [Secession, Great Britain/John Bull interference], 1861
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Way to Fix 'Em. [Brother Jonathan], 1861
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Pen lithograph: Signed Woolf. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 1___ (Corner torn).
Uncle Sam Protecting his Property Against the Encroachment of his Cousin John. [Uncle Sam (Lincoln) & John Bull], 1861
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1861 by E. Stauch ... Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15/06.
The Political Arena. Above: Volunteer Papers. Vol. 1 No. 2. Bindin Siz Cincinnati O. June 1861. [Political], 1861
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Lithograph: Published by Boni Fritz & Co.
[No Title] Picture shows Lincoln and Jefferson Davis (?) in boxer tights striking a fighter's stance. In the background are representations of the Capitol and the White House., 1861
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Woodcut: Signed Morse. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 14, 1908.
After the Chivalrous defeat of 60 men at Fort Sumter by 12,000 Confederate Troops Jeff Davis sent the following very witty "pome" by telegraph to Abraham Lincoln, "With mortar, parxhan and petard, we tender Old Abe our Beauregard." to which we reply. Below: "For traitors we have no regard, We'll hang both thee and Beauregard." [Fort Sumter], 1861
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Lithograph: Signed Woolf, del. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Distinguished Militia Genl. During an Action. [Ineffective Union military leadership], 1861
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Lithograph: [Published by Currier & Ives] Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906. Same image as 1861-60 but 1861-60 has publisher information.
[No Title] Woodcut showing aeronautical machine having a fish like appearance., 1861
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Woodcut: Anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 19, 1913.
Skating on the World's Pond. [Lincoln], 1861
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Wood engraving: Signed F. Beard, del. (Missing 03/10/2020)
Above: The Flight of Abraham. (As reported by a Modern Daily paper.) Below: [Four pictures under which appear titles: (1) The Alarm. (2) The Council. (3) The Special Train. (4) The Old Complaint.] [Lincoln], 1861
The Great Union Prize Fight [Lincoln defeating Secession], 1861
Jeff Davis, On His Own Platform, or The Last "Act of Secession". [Jefferson Davis and others at the gallows], 1861
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Lithograph: [Currier & Ives].
Scene in the new burlesque farce of Much Ado about Nothing, or the Metropolitan Police Bill as played in the green room of the State play=house. Dogberry 1st Investigator ... Mr. Blacking. Verges 2nd Investigator ... Mr. Largely. For minor characters see daily press. NB In preparation of the comic farce of Removing the State=House to a rural district., 1861
"Wait 'till The War is Over", 1861
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Lithograph: Signed Fris at left of right picture. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Jeffy's Dream. [Jefferson Davis, Support of Great Britain for Confederacy], 1861
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1861 ... Ohio. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
That Feed Won't Do. [Secession, Border States], 1861
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1861 ... Ohio. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Volunteering Down Dixie. [Confederate Conscription], 1861
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1861 ... Ohio. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Strayed. Below: From the neighbourhood of Booneville, Mo. on the 18th inst. a mischievous JACK who was frightened and run away from his Leader by the sudden appearance of a Lion. He is of no value whatever and only a low PRICE can be given for his capture. Sam., 1861
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Lithograph: Entered ... 1861 ... Ohio. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
A Cure for Republican Lock-Jaw. [Crittenden Compromise], 1861
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Woodcut: By B. Day del. Published by Benj. Day, New York. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
The Folly of Secession. [Georgia/Savannah], 1861
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Lithograph: [Currier & Ives]. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec6, 1950.
Above: Champion Prize Envelope - Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds. 3d Round. Below: Lincoln, "I will smother those pirates" [Lincoln], 1861
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Engraving: Published by J.H. Tingley. Entered 1861 by T.S. Peirce, New York. Printed on regulation size envelope.
No title. Men labeled "Constitution" and "Secession" flanking Uncle Sam., 1861
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Missing March 2020.
Above: Champion Prize Envelope - Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds. 4th Round. Below: Seward: "General Where is Secession Now?" Scott: "Do You See That Greasespot." [Secession], 1861
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Engraving: Published by J.H. Tingley. Entered 1861 by T.S. Peirce, New York. Printed on regulation size envelope.
Above: Champion Prize Envelope - Lincoln & Davis in 5 Rounds. 5th Round. Below: The Champion Belt. Lincoln: "You shall have my impartial, constitutional and humble protection!" [Secession], 1861
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Engraving: Published by J.H. Tingley. Entered 1861 by T.S. Peirce, New York. Printed on regulation size envelope.
Volunteer papers. No. 1. Published by Boni Fritz & Co. Cincinnati O. May 20, 1861. Below: Going In and Coming Out. [Civil War Enlistment], 1861
Jeff Davis on the Right Platform, or the Last "Act of Secession". [Jefferson Davis and others at the gallows], 1861
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Lithograph: No imprint. Similar image to 1861-44 but different caption.
Distinguished Militia Genl. During An Action. [Ineffective Union military leadership], 1861
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Same image as 1861-38.
Above: Duncan's Illustrated Edition of Popes Essays. Vol. 1. Below: The Federal Army forthwith proceeds to carry out general order to 'subsist upon the enemy.' Terrible onslaught upon the farm yards and triumphant victory of the Federals. Heavy rebel loss. [General John Pope], 1862
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Lithograph: B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Above: Duncan's Illustrated Edition of Popes Essays. Vol. 2. Below: Genl. Pope complacently views Jeb Stewart plundering his quarters and taking all his clean clothes and important papers. The "backs of the enemy" considered very disgusting. [General John Pope], 1862
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Lithograph: Lith. of B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Above: Duncan's Illustrated Edition of Popes Essays. Vol. 3. Below: [sheet torn] quences of that arch rebel Jeff Davis retaliatory order, as witnessed on Manassas plains Aug. 30 [sheet torn] second season of Bull Run races. Privates distanced by the Officers. [General John Pope], 1862
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Lithograph: Lith. of B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Above: Duncan's Illustrated Edition of Popes Essays. Vol. 4. Below: The hero who has preserved the Union by subjugating the South, undertakes another 'small job' of putting down the north western Indians. [General John Pope], 1862
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Lithograph: Lith. of B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Above: Dissolving Views of Richmond. Scene 1st. Below: The Youthful Napoleon quietly sitteth down 'upon his base' before Richmond intending to take it when he gets ready. [General McClellan], 1862
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Lithograph: B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Above: Dissolving Views of Richmond. Scene 2nd. Below: He concludeth to change ye base of his operations, and is ably seconded therein by ye gallant Stonewall. He giveth way to pressure coming from the rear. [General McClellan], 1862
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Lithograph: B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Above: Dissolving Views of Richmond. Scene 3rd. Below: He maketh an important "strategic movement" and again findeth his friend "Stonewall" at hand ready to assist him. [General McClellan], 1862
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Lithograph: B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Above: Dissolving Views of Richmond. Section 4th. Below: The "small" Napoleon after the fatigues of the week, congratulates his victorious companions on the 4th of July for their gallant deeds. [General McClellan], 1862
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Lithograph: B. Duncan, Columbia, SC. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16/06.
Terrible Effects of my First Bombshells in Boston. An Illustration to Train's Memorable Speech Delivered in the Music Hall, Boston, Septr. 25, 1862. [George F. Train], 1862
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Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Oakley Hall and the Chamber of Commerce. [Mayor Opdyke Oakley Hall], 1862
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Wood engraving: Signed Fits. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 17, 1897.
The Old General Ready for a "Movement". [Winfield Scott], 1862
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Shadows of the Times. Pl. 1-3. [In Silhouette] [Civil War], 1862
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Lithographs: P. Kramer, del. Entered ... 1862 by P. Kramer & C. Muringer, Phila. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
The Future of the Great Republic, As Depicted by a Correspondent of the New York Times. [Satirical comparisons of the Union and French military], 1862
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From an illustrated newspaper of Nov. 15, 1862.
The Christmas Tree of the Federal Army. [Secession traitors hanging as ornaments], 1862
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From an illustrated newspaper of Jan 4, 1862.
[No Title] Drawing shows a man (Uncle Sam or Lincoln?) hanging from trapeze rings bearing labels of "utter ruin," "emancipation," "paper money," "brag buncomb". [Current Problems], 1862
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Pen drawing: Signed A.J. Lynde, Nov. 16th, 1862. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
[No Title] Drawing shows three figures - Uncle Sam represented as Death looks on as two soldiers examine their dismembered bodies. [Social], 1862
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Pen drawing: Signed A.J. Lynde, delt., 1862. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
[Four pen drawings, unsigned, titled "The Little Napoleon's Virginia Campaign, 1861-2." [General McClellan], 1862
Southern "Volunteers". [Confederate Coercion re Recruits], 1862
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Lithograph: No imprint. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Re-Union on the Secesh-Democratic Plan. [Secession, Slavery, Confederate Debt], 1862
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Bill-Posters Dream. Cross Readings to be Read Downwards. [Social satire of advertising], 1862
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Lithograph: B. Derby, del. Two copies.
The Blockade on the "Connecticut Plan." Respectfully dedicated to the Secretary of the Navy. [Inefficiency of Gideon Welles; Relative strength of Confederate Navy to Union Navy], 1862
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901.
[No Title] Drawing shows Lincoln standing on Constitution with an African-American woman, holding latter's infant. Two male abolitionists in background. "Tribune" tax bill and a tombstone "in memory of American liberty" in foreground. [Lincoln's choice of anti-slavery over the Union], 1862
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Oil on canvas: unsigned. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 3, 1904.
The Last Round. Won by Little Mac against Big Charley. [Charles Lee, George McClellan], 1862
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Lithograph: Signed Potomac. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Breaking that "Backbone". [Union approaches to breaking the Confederacy; Emancipation Proclamation], 1862
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Lithograph: Signed B. Day del. Published by Currier & Ives.
The Man of Words [Under picture of Horatio Seymour exhorting mob at burning of Colored Orphan Asylum]. The Man of Deeds. [Under Picture of Confederate generals surrendering to Grant] Which Do You Think The Country Needs?, 1862
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Lithograph: Designed drawn by Cameron. Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
A Disloyal British "Subject". [British neutrality], 1862
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Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906. Lithograph published by Currier & Ives.
[Two drawings mounted together] "Where is Jackson?" pen drawing, unsigned; "One could listen to all the other could talk." pencil, signed Ruggles., 1862
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Written note on front referring to bottom drawing: Gen. Rosencranz and Gen. Fremont. Upper drawing is of Stonewall Jackson and his ability to elude the Union Army.
[Three drawings] "The President gives another pointed hint" [Lincoln urging McClellan to Richmond], pen drawing; "Lyman Beecher", pencil drawing; No title [George McClellan], pencil drawing., 1862
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Third drawing has no title but verse below is as follows: "The war is a failure proclaimed little Mack, T'was true while he was in command But he ought to have taken some of it back When Ulysses Grant took a hand."
Good bye Massa, nebber see you ginn. [Secession as end of slavery], 1862
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Pencil drawing: Anonymous.
[Four prints on one sheet] "Tall oaks from little acorns grow"; "The Romans placed hay upon the horns of vicious oxen"; "A snow scene in Richmond"; "Tall oaks from little acorns grow"., 1862
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Etching. On each under title: "Pages from the unpublished history of a celebrated financier"
The Voluntary Manner in Which Some of the Southern Volunteers Enlist. [Confederate Coercion of Recruits], 1862
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Lithograph:Thos. Worth del., no imprint (Currier & Ives?). Acquisition(?) date on front: July 8, 1903.
A Startling Announcement., 1862
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: October 7, 1946. Written note on front: "Ft. Donelson fell in 1862"
Grand Sweepstakes for 1862. Won by Celebrated Horse "Emancipation", 1862
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Lithograph: Signed Potomac. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
The Emblem of the Free. With original music. The Traitor's Dream, by Samuel Canty. No. 3 [Jefferson Davis crowned by Satan, haunted by George Washington], 1862
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Lithograph: B. Day, del. Respectfully inscribed to Thomas H. Faron and William Atkinson, Esqr's. No. 3. Includes two lines of music composed by John J. Daly and five verses. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 17, 1905.
The Traitor's Soliloquy. The Traitor's Dream, by Samuel Canty. No 1 [Jefferson Davis], 1862
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Lithograph: Signed B. Day. Entered ... 1862 by Samuel Canty ... Respectfully inscribed to Thomas H. Faron and William Atkinson Esq'rs. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 17, 1905.
"Our Special." [Satire of artists supposedly drawing battle scenes from life], 1862
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Lithograph: col., by Frank Skinner copyrighted in Connecticut, 1862. Stamped on back: Bella C. Landauer Collection.
The Traitor and His Daughter. The Traitor's Dream by Samuel Canty. No. 2. [Jefferson Davis choosing ambition over family], 1862
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Lithograph: Signed B. Day, del. Entered ... 1862 by Samuel Canty... Respectfully inscribed to Thomas H. Faron and William Atkinson Esq'rs. Glued on front appears to be a signature of Samuel Canty.
Brother Jonathan Calls on the Lancashire Weaver., 1862
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Written date on front: Dec. 27, 1862.
[Lincoln Writing the Emancipation Proclamation], 1863
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Etching: Unsigned. By Blada (pseudonym of Adalbert J. Volck). See [Collection of] Sketches from the Civil War in North America. London, 1863, by same author. 2 copies.
[Lincoln and Benjamin F. Butler as Don Quixote and Sancho Panza], 1863
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Etching: by Adalbert J. Volck, Confederate Government Agent, reproduced in "Sketches of the Civil War in North America" 1863.
King of the Cannibal Islands - Abe Lincoln's Court - Suppressed - (in pencil), 1863
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Etching: by A.J. Volck, Confederate Agent (?). Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Confederate War etchings, 1862, inclusive
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29 etchings on copper by A.J. Volck. These are inventoried in a separate finding aid: Guide to the Confederate War Etchings
The Modern Andromeda. [Woman chained by "War Policy", threatened by monster], 1863
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Pen Drawing: signed by A.J.Lynde. 1863. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906
Offering a Substitute. A Scene in the Office of the Provost Marshall. [Union draft substitutes], 1863
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by J.L. Magee, Philadelphia. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The House that Jeff Built. [Twelve pictures and verses about slavery], 1863
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Etching: Entered...1863 by D.C. Johnston...Massachusetts. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
A Pair of "Noble Brothers" [Benjamin Wood of the Daily News & Horace Greeley of the Tribune], 1863
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Meeting of the Friends, City Hall Park. [Horatio Seymour, Draft Riots], 1863
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Wood engraving: By H.L. Stephens-Weitenkampf (?). Below engraving is 8 lines of dialogue between Horatio Seymour, Gov. of New York, and rioters. 2 copies.
The Pending Conflict. [States' rights, secession, European satisfaction over Civil War], 1863
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Lithograph: Designed by O.E. Woods, published by Herline & Hensel, Lith. Entered...1863 by Oliver Evans Woods...Pennsylvania. Below lithograph, dialogue among Emp. Napoleon, John Bull, Secesh, and U.S. Citizen Soldier. Similar to item 1863-20. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
"I say Billy, do you know why I'm doing this? Cause, I'm going to run for Congress soon!" [Abolitionist sentiments for political advantage], 1863
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Potomac. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Ghost. [European concern over war over slavery and liberty], 1863
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 8, 1903.
Home. "On Sick Leave", 1863
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Edw.J. Mullen, published by Currier & Ives. Missing as of November 30, 2021.
City Inspector Boole At Work. [Slaughterhouse Reform], 1863
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. of Henry C. Eno.
No Title. [Reproduction of Thomas Nast drawing depicting Confederate General Wade Hampton with three Yankee soldiers suspended from scaffold in the background], 1863
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of drawing by Thomas Nast.
No Title. [Reproduction of Thomas Nast drawing showing lynching/burning in New York during Draft Riots], 1863
The (Fort) Monroe Doctrine. [Runaway "contraband"], 1863
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
Two etchings: "Great American Tragedians, Comedians, Clowns, and Rope Danzers [sic] in their favorite characters." (Lincoln as Court Jester); "Mokanna" (Lincoln as Arabian dancing girl)., 1863
Scope and Contents
Etching: unsigned, by A.J. Volck, Confederate agent.
John Bull in a Quandary. [British debt and European position on Civil War sides], 1863
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Fritz. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 6, 1906.
The Pending Contest. [States' rights, secession, European satisfaction over Civil War], 1863
Scope and Contents
Similar to item 1863-10. Lithograph: By O.E. Woods, published by Herline & Hensel, Lith.
"Black Jack and Sooty Jim". Portraits of the Republican Candidates as painted by the Democrats. [Porter Case], 1863
Scope and Contents
Pencil drawing: unsigned.
Pictorial Nick-Nax, For the Holidays 1863-1864., 1863-1864
Scope and Contents
8 page large folio supplement to the humor magazine, Nick-Nax.
Political Caricature no. 2. Miscegenation, or the Millennium of Abolitionism., 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...1864 by Bromley & Co. 2 copies, one hand colored
Political Caricature no. 3. The Abolition Catastrophe, or the November Smash-up., 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...1864 by Bromley & Co. 2 copies, one hand colored.
Political Caricature no. 4. The Miscegenation Ball., 1864
Scope and Contents
Signed Thomas; Lith: Kimmel & Forster, Entered...1864 by Bromley & Co. 2 copies, one hand colored.
Our Foreign Relations. [Liberty as U.S. strength against European colonial powers], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Drawn by Hochstein, Lith. by A. Brett, Entered...1864 by N.P. Beers... Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Political Caricature no. 1. The Grave of the Union. Or Major Jack Downing's Dream, Drawn by Zeke. [War as threat to democracy and constitution], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...1864 by Bromley & Co. 2 copies, one hand colored.
No Title. Two pen drawings: "Congress should drive Lincoln out of the White House; Compromise with the South slavery"; "God Save the Union!" [Elite support for compromise vs. military and working class sacrifice for Union], 1864
Scope and Contents
Two Pen Drawings: Signed P.Kramer. First, Anti-Lincoln because of his anti-slavery views. Second, Depicting McClellan carried off battlefield. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 6, 1906.
Northern Coat of Arms. [Liberty cap/rhetoric hiding underlying cause of abolition], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: By J.E. Baker-Weitenkampf (?), Entered...1864 by J.E. Cutler. Acquisition(?) date on front: Jan. 8, 1907.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race. [Lincoln & McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1907.
"I knew him, Horatio; a Fellow of Infinite Jest. *** Where be your Gibes Now?" - Hamlet, Act IV, Sc. 1. [Lincoln & McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Signed Howard, del.
Little Mac's Double Feat of Equitation. [McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...1864...N. Bangs Williams, Providence.
A Thrilling Incident during Voting,-- 18th Ward, Philadelphia, Oct. 11. [Former Democrat voting Republican], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Harley, del., no imprint. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Your Plan and Mine. [McClellan & Lincoln], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Political "Siamese" Twins, The Offspring of Chicago Miscegenation. {McClellan & Pendleton], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. 1864-13 (Copy 1): Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. A second copy of 1864-13 is physically attached to 1864-51; see that item.
Little Mac, In his Great Two Horse Act, in the Presidential Canvass of 1864., 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Signed Howard, del., published by T.W. Strong. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901.
The Chicago Platform, What is it, Peace or War., 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: By H.L. Stephens-Weitenkampf (?), no imprint. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Chicago Platform., 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Heads of the Democracy., 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. 1864-17 (Copy 1): Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. A second copy is physically attached to 1864-50; see that item.
Democracy: 1832, 1864. [John Calhoun & Andrew Jackson; Jefferson Davis & George McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by L. Prang & Co. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting".
How Free Ballot is Protected! [Armed African-American preventing votes for McClellan/Democratic Party], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.E. Baker, del., No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Nov. 13, 1899.
Little Mac Trying to Dig his Way to the White House but is Frightened by Spiritual Manifestations.-, 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: N.p.n.d. Two copies. 1864-20 (Copy 2): Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Gunboat Candidate at the Battle of Malvern Hill. [George McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. 1864-21 (Copy 1): Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. Second copy: Stamped on back, "Collection of The New-York Historical Society"; in pencil on front, "Dup."
The Chicago Platform and Candidate. [George McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Pulblished by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Popular Prejudice and Judicial Blindness of the People of the U.S. Constitution, - Or The Constitution as People have been Accustomed to See it. [Lincoln & Slavery], 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 6, 1908.
The Sportsman upset by the Recoil of his own Gun. (Jo. Miller) [Lincoln], 1864
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing: Monogram CLA. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 23, 1901.
Running the "Machine". [Lincoln & Cabinet], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. 2 copies. The second copy is stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. Also stamped on back: "Collections of The New-York Historical Society" and date in pencil - 5/9/1908.
Abe Linking with his Significantly Named Cabinet. [8 lines of description follow.] [Lincoln & Cabinet], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Designed by R.D. Goodwin; "Entered...1864 by M.E. Goodwin..."; Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
Abraham's Dream! - "Coming events cast their shadows before". [McClellan winning election], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Commander-in-Chief conciliating the Soldier's Votes on the Battle Field. [Lincoln & McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing: Monogram CLA. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Leading, Following, Rebelling. [Fremont, Lincoln & McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Anonymous.
Columbia Demands her Children! [Lincoln, Opposition to Draft], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.E. Baker, del. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1907.
Union and Liberty! and Union and Slavery! [Lincoln & McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Published by M.W. Siebert, printer. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 12, 190_ (?).
How Columbia receives McClellan's Salutation from the Chicago platform., 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Reproduction.
Platforms Illustrated. [Lincoln & McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 2, 1906.
Caving In, Or A Rebel "Deeply Humiliated". [Lincoln winning the war], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Ben Day, del.; Published by Currier & Ives.
The True Issue Or "Thats Whats the Matter". [Lincoln and McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
Head Quarters at Harrison's Landing. "See Evidence before Committee on Conduct of the War." [McClellan ineffectiveness as general], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint.
Desperate Peace Man. [McClellan & Pendleton surrendering liberty to Jefferson Davis], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Hand-Writing on the Wall, Or the Modern Belshazzar. [Impending defeat of he Confederacy, Jefferson Davis], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
Copperheads Worshipping Their Idol. [McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint.
A Little Game of Bagatelle, Between Old Abe The Rail Splitter & Little Mac The Gunboat General., 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.L.M.; Published by J.L. Magee. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906. There are two copies.
The Old Bull Dog on the Right Track. [Lincoln, McClellan, Ulysses S. Grant], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
El Cura de Tamajon No. 9. Top picture: Despedida de Miramar. Bottom picture: Llegada a Mexico. [Empress & Emperor of Mexico], 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Signed M. Alvarez. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1907.
Little Mac & His Party, "Going Up" Salt River on a Gunboat. Terrific explosion of the "Quaker Gun" and the destruction of the entire party. [McClellan ad the Democratic Party], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint.
A Union Lady taking a view of the Modest General who tried to serve two masters (War Party and Peace Party)...Compromise...A Military Necessity [Emancipation, "contrabands"]., 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 21, 1905.
The Clairvoyant's Dream. The Yankee Rooster converting English Blockade Runners into Iron-Clads and Monitors., 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...1864 by G.W. Lascell.
Behind the Scenes. [Lincoln's conduct of the war], 1864
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing: Reproduction. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 6, 1906.
The "If" Candidate for the Presidency. "If he had not been interfered with"- If the Dog had not Stopped, he would have caught the Fox!!! [George McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: J. Gibson, Lith. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
Politicians Measuring Lincoln's Shoes. No. 26., 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Signed with triangle; Published by H.H. Lloyd & Co.
May the Best Man Win! -- Uncle Sam Reviewing the Army of Candidates for the Presidential Chair., 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Unsigned.
The War Candidate on a Peace Platform. [McClellan], 1864
Scope and Contents
Woodcut: "For sale by The American News Company, (Agents for the Publishers,).
General Bombshells, The True Peace Candidate; Or, The War Path The True One. [Ulysses S. Grant, Sherman, Farragut effective conduct of the war], 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Initialed. See also a hand-colored copy at item 1865-14.
Look Out Semmes, Winslow's a comin. Captain Semmes. [Civil War - Naval], 1864
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Signed Beard. Other engravings are attached.
"Copperhead" and "To a Zouave", circa 1864, inclusive
Scope and Contents
2 matted caricatures, back-to-back, possibly used as an exhibit. "Copperhead" published by N.Y. Union Valentine Co.; "Zouave" published by J. Wrigley. Hand-colored.
Abraham Lincoln, circa 1864
Scope and Contents
Two attached woodcuts. On left: Portrait of Abraham Lincoln with text. On right, image of raccoon with text extolling Grant, Sherman, and Farragut. Both by Maas & Co., published by King & Baird, Philadelphia
"Types Militaires" [U.S. Military Types], 1865
Scope and Contents
8 color lithographs titled "Types Militaires" depicting U.S. Military types; "desses et lith par Draner, Imp. Lemercier, r. de Seine 57 Paris. Paris, Dusacq et Cie., 14 Boult. Poissoniere." Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 6, 1906.
Uncle Sam's Menagerie. [Lincoln assassination conspirators, Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...1865 by G. Querner. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. In pencil on front: June 7, 1865.
[No Title] Jefferson Davis in female attire escaping through the woods..., 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Sold by Wheeler & Ely. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
"Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before" "The Last Ditch!" [Jefferson Davis taking refuge with British], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...1865 by Ed. S. Ladd. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Jeff Davis Nowhere - The Conspirator is Repudiated by the Old World and the New., 1865
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Initialed. Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct.25, 1923.
The Repentant (?) Enemies of the Republic Applying for Pardon to Uncle Sam. [Foreign powers], 1865
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Initialed.
General Bombshells, The Peace Candidate; Or, The War Path The True One. [Ulysses S. Grant, Sherman, Farragut effective conduct of the war], 1865
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Initialed. Hand colored. Acquisition(?) date on front: Oct. 25, 1923. See also item 1864-51.
John Bull Retiring from Business. Triumph of Uncle Sam Neptune, Attended by his Daughter Columbia and His Tritons., 1865
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Initialed. Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 25, 1923.
Reconstruction - The Old Map Mended. Our Soldier Boys Make a Blanket of It and Toss Up Max and his Master. [U.S. empire expansion to Mexico], 1865
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Initialed. Acquisition(?) date on front: Oct. 25, 1923.
Southern Tombstones; An Inside View of "Dixie" Taken by our "Special Artist" after the Rebellion. [Defeat of the Confederacy], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec 6, 1906.
The Last Ditch of the Chivalry, Or a President in Petticoats. [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The First of May 1865 or Genl Moving Day in Richmond Va. [Defeat of the Confederacy], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by H. & W. Voight, Lith. by Kimmel & Forster. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Jeff's Last Shift [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed by J.C.(J. Cameron), Published by Currier & Ives. There are two copies. 1865-20(Copy 2): Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Jeff. Davis, The Compromiser, in a Tight Place., 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published and for sale at Magee's Stationery Store.
The End Cometh. [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: J.J. Mayer & Co. Lith. There are two copies. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
The Head of the Confederacy on a New Base. [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Hilton & Co. There are two copies. Copy 2: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Congressional Surgery. Legislative Quackery. [Constitutional Amendments & South], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed A. Del.
Assassination of President Lincoln. At Ford's Theater Washington, D.C. April 14, 1865., 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.E. Baker. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Capture of Jeff Davis. His last official act "The adoption of a new rebel uniform." He attempts to "clear his skirts", but finds it "All up in Dixie.", 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed by [J.L.] Giles.
Gulltown in an Uproar!! Terrific excitement at the Office of the Munchausen & Gull Creek Grand Consolidated Oil Company... [Stock speculation, Stock fraud], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: J.L. Magee Publishers. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 6, 1906.
Jeff's Last Skedaddle. Off to the Last Ditch. How Jeff in his extremity put his navel affairs and ram-parts under petticoat protection. [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed by T. Welcher. A.M. McLean, Lith. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Devil to Pay. [Jefferson Davis in prison], 1865
Scope and Contents
Photograph of a watercolor by E.H. Miller. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
[Above:] The Only True Picture of the Capture of Jeff Davis, from the account furnished by Col. Prichard of the 4th Mich. Cavalry. [Below:] Jeff. Davis Caught at Last. Hoop Skirts & Southern Chivalry., 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by J.L. Magee. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The True Peace Commissioners. [Union generals Grant et al. defeating Lee and Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
Jeff in New Southern Costume [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Photograph of a watercolor painting. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
The Capture of an Unprotected Female, Or the Close of the Rebellion. [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, Published by Currier & Ives.
"Jeff Petticoats." [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
The story of Jefferson Davis's attempted escape in disguise told in a series of seven caricatures in fold out booklet form. "Copies for sale by the American News Company."
The Confederacy in Petticoats. [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint.
Capture of Jeff. Davis. (Puss in Boots! What Boots it?) The Final Fizzle of the Confederate Chivalry. After Tragedy Comes Comedy. [Jefferson Davis], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: E.B. & E.C. Kellogg and F.P. Whiting. Acquisition(?) date on front: April 16, 1914.
[No title. Jefferson Davis disguised as a woman], 1865
Scope and Contents
Photograph of a watercolor: Signed by M.A. Andrieu. Entered...1865 by Francis Hacker...Rhode Island.
Jeff Davis Disguised as a Woman, 1865
Scope and Contents
Photograph of a painting or drawing: Signed B.[V?]
Trubble in de Church. Wipe Off Your Chin. [Reconstruction], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Trubble in de church. Pull Down Your Vest [Reconstruction], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
John Brown Exhibiting his Hangman! [Jefferson Davis caged, emancipation], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...1865 by G. Querner. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Last and Best Portrait of Jeff Davis, Drawn from life by a sour apple tree. {Jefferson Davis hung], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph of a pencil drawing.
The "Rail Splitter" at work Repairing the Union. [Lincoln and Andrew Johnson?], 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J.E. Baker. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 8, 1907.
Capture of the Great Rebel, Jeff. Davis, in his Wife's Petticoats., 1865
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by J. Waeschle. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Great Suffrage Question. Colored Gentlemen, Strong-Minded Women, Minors and Distinguished Foreigners--We All Wants to Vote! [Asians, Indigeneous Peoples, others also caricatured in seeking to vote], 1865
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving from September 1865 Phunny Phellow. On back, note: "Purchase May 1984 Old Print Gallery, Wash. D.C.
Why the Cable "Gin Out." [Atlantic Cable, British diplomacy], 1865
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Signed George Griswold. Graphotype, 1865.
Louis Nap.--My dear Max, you are getting so heavy... [Monroe Doctrine, France involvement in Mexico], 1865
Scope and Contents
Engraving. Initialed V.O.? 2 copies.
War Among the Giants - Old-World Pi[_?] Looking on and Trembling. [Ulysses S. Grant/Union forces against Robert E. Lee/Confederate forces at Richmond/European powers], 1865
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving.
News from the Oil Regions. Lights & Shades of "Petroleum Fever", 1866
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by August Brentano; Lith. of Charles Hart. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 27, 1902.
[No. 2] Bill Poster's Dream, [No. 2] Cross Reading to be Read Downwards., 1866
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by August Brentano; Lith. of Charles Hart; C.H. Derby, Del.
The Habeas Corpus Suspended. [Emancipation], 1866
Scope and Contents
Woodcut: Anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901.
The Man that Blocks Up the Highway. [Andrew Johnson, Reconstruction], 1866
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: J.L. Magee, publishers. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 22, 1908.
An Au-Gust Convention.[Reconstruction], 1866
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: J.L. Magee, publisher. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1901.
Above: "The War of Ormuzd and Ahriman in the 19th Century" Below: The Modern Quixote and Squire Sancho. [Gideon Welles, navy Department, Reconstruction], 1866
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 28, 1902.
Maj. Gen. Silverspoons. New Orleans. [B.F. Butler], 1866
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed SL. Lith & Pub'd By H.C. Eno. Copyright by Eno & Wagener.
The Veto Galop! Composed by "Make Peace" Louisville, KY. [Andrew Johnson, Reconstruction], 1866
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Lith. by Bennett, Donadson & Elmes. Published by McCarrell & Meininger.
From "Wreck-Elections of a Busy Life" [Horace Greeley], 1867
Scope and Contents
18 caricatures with eight lines of verse beneath satirizing the career of Horace Greeley. From "Wreck-Elections of a Busy Life" designed by J. Bowher, published by Kellogg & Bulkeley, 1867. Written in pencil on front: "Gift of Daniel Parish, Jr., 4-16-[19]14."
Above: St. Patrick's Day 1867. Below: Rum. Brutal Attack on the Police. "The Day We Celebrate." Irish Riot. Blood., 1867
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawiing by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, April 6, 1867. Missing - not in folder.
Two Paper Fans Bearing Likeness of Horace Greeley., 1867
Scope and Contents
Fans carry dissimilar cartoons and inscriptions on obverse, with hair attached. Fan with stick: McLoughlin Bros, NY. Fan without stick: Acquisition(?) date on back: May 19, 1920.
Jeff. D - Hung on a "Sour Apple Tree", Or Treason Made Odious. [Horace Greeley support for Jefferson Davis pardon, Reconstruction], 1867
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Popular Songs Illustrated No. 1. Play up "Boyne water" Saftly - jist to see iv I cud stand it, Saftly moind!, 1867
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed CC; Published by Hermann Bencke, Lith. Copyright by William S. Smith.
The Result of the Mayorality Race Anticipated. The Peoples Favorite distances all. [New York City mayoral election, Fernando Wood], 1867
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 26, 1905.
Young Texas. [Reconstruction], 1867
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 27, 1902.
Wall Street As It Stands. The Greedy Peddlers. [U.S. Railroads], 1867
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint.
December Races 1867. Mayoralty Stakes. For Mayor, John T. Hoffman. [New York City mayoral election], 1867
Scope and Contents
Wood Engraving: Signed by J.P. Davis-Speer. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 23, 1909. Stamped on back twice: "Collections of The New-York Historical Society"
The Reconstruction Policy of Congress, As Illustrated in California., 1867
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint.
Above: The Salt River Gazette - Extra. Thursday, Oct. 10, 1867. Below: The Great Negro Party -- Born 1856 -- Died, Oct. 8, 1867. [Radical Republican elections in Pennsylvania?], 1867
Scope and Contents
Broadsides. 2 copies.
Salt River Telegraph. Extra. [Philadelphia Sheriff Election: Candidates - Lyle & Cowell], 1867
Scope and Contents
Broadsides. Stamped on back: "The New York Historical Society Folk Arts Collection November 17, 1937"
"Leaders of the Democratic Party" (Showing four drawings with text. 1. The Rioter Seymour. 2. The Butcher Forrest. 3. The Pirate Semmes. 4. The Hangman Hampton.), 1868
Scope and Contents
Poster. There is a record of the item in the card catalog, but it is not in the folder as of March 2022.
Chicago Platform [Reconstruction], 1868
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by McLaughlin. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Fate of the Radical Party. [Ulysses S. Grant, Presidential election], 1868
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed JAL; Published Am. News Co. Agent N.Y. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 6, 1906.
The Man of Words, The Man of Deeds, Which Do You Think the Country Needs? [Horatio Seymour, Ulysses S.Grant, Presidential election], 1868
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Design drawn by Cameron; published by Currier & Ives. Stamped twice on back: "The Collections of The New-York Historical Society"; acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Republican Platform, Or The Political Mountebank. [Ulysses S.Grant, Presidential election], 1868
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Entered...by John McDermott... Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Indignation River on a Big Rise. [Presidential election, Reconstruction], 1868
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed F. Welcker; no imprint.
Spoons as Falstaff Mustering the Impeachment Managers. [B.F. Butler], 1868
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Lithograph: Signed Worth, del.; published by John McDermott. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Rising of the Council. [Presidential election], 1868
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Wood Engraving: Anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 6, 1906.
The Radical Party on a Heavy Grade. [Presidential election], 1868
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Lithograph: Signed J.M. Ives del; On stone by Cameron; published by Currier & Ives. Two copies. 1868-8 stamped twice on back: "The Collections of The New-York Historical Society". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Precarious Situation. [Ulysses S.Grant, Reconstruction, Presidential election], 1868
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Lithograph: No imprint. Two copies. Copy 1: Stamped on back: "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Acquisition(?) dates on back: Oct. 7, 1946. Copy 2: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
Jacobin Radical Republican Record. A Legacy for the People! $2.700.000.000 Debt!! An Expensive Luxury. [Reconstruction], 1868
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Lithograph: Entered...1868 by Joseph Godfrey... Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
A Candidate on the Stump, The Secesh Democratic Pirate Sunk by the U.S. Gun-Boat Union. [Presidential election], 1868
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 8, 1903.
Old Elective Franchise. What's on the Cards? [Followed by dialogue ending with "Beware of November!"] [Presidential election], 1868
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Woodcut: Signed F.D. No imprint.
The Great American Tanner. [Ulysses S.Grant, Presidential election], 1868
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Lithograph: Signed J.M.I.; Thos Worth, sketch; on stone by Cameron; published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
A Match. Dedicated to Horatio Seymour & Frank P. Blair, The Defenders of Civil Government. Radical Destruction [caption under portrait of Grant]. Democratic Construction [caption under portrait of Seymour.] [Presidential election, Reconstruction], 1868
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Lithograph: Lith. of F. Heppenheimer & Co. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 15, 1906.
The Democracy in Search of a Candidate. [Presidential election], 1868
[No Title] Drawing showing Admiral Semmes(?) dressed as a pirate on board vessel of the Confederate States Navy., 1868
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Reproduction of a pen drawing by Thomas Nast.
An Impending Catastrophe. [Presidential election, Reconstruction], 1868
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Lithograph: Signed JMI at left; drawn by Cameron at right; Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Blood will Tell! The Great Race for the Presidential Sweepstakes, between the Western War Horse, U.S. Grant, and the Manhattan Donkey. [Presidential election], 1868
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Lithograph: Boell Publishers. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1906.
"My Policy" in 1868. And the "Dead Duck" still lives. [Andrew Johnson impeachment, Seward], 1868
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Lithograph: Signed JLM. No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: May 12, 1909.
The Smelling Committee. [Andrew Johnson impeachment], 1868
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Lithograph: Signed Cameron; published bby Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 8, 1903.
Extract from the Reconstructed Constitution of the State of Louisiana. With portraits of the Distinguished Members of the Convention & Assembly, A.D. 1868. [Followed by quote from Senator's (Pinchback) speech.] [Reconstruction, African-American office-holders], 1868
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Lithograph: No imprint. Stamped on back: "Collections of The New-York Historical Society". Acquisition(?) date on back: July 1, 1926.
Dame Butler - Head Boy! - Spell Guilty - Fessenden - I can't!- Butler -Dunce! Go to the Foot - Ben wade (eagerly) I can! -- "It is rumored that the "recreant" Senators are to be punished for their votes acquitting the President by being placed at the Foot of the committees of which they are respectfully chairmen." [Andrew Johnson impeachment], 1868
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Lithograph: No imprint.
Re-Construction, Or "A White Man's Government". [Southern resistance to Reconstruction], 1868
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on back: December 24, 1958.
The Great November Contest. Patriotism versus Bummerism. [Presidential election, Reonstruction], 1868
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Lithograph: Entered...1868 by Bromley & Co...
Old Soldiers' Advocate -- Extra: Leading, Following, Rebelling [Reconstruction, Benjamin Wade], circa 1868
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Published by G.F. Lewis, Cleveland, Ohio.
Series VI. Late 19th Century, 1869-1899, inclusive
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The series includes prints dating from 1869 to 1899, that is, from the beginning of U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant's administration to the close of the 19th century. There are about 530 prints in the series. About 270 of these, or about half the series, concern the Spanish-American War, with images from Puck, The Judge, The Bee, The Verdict, and other publications by Eugene Zimmerman, Victor Gillam, Grant E. Hamilton, Louis Dalrymple, Joseph Keppler, J.S. Pughe, Rose O'Neill Latham, Samuel Ehrhart, Horace Taylor, George Luks, MIRS, E. Noble, and others.
The series also includes many prints from the "Darktown" series of the 1880s drawn by Thomas Worth, James Cameron, and others and published by Currier & Ives. These prints presented racist images of African-Americans in various before-and-after scenes; "before" scenes included African-Americans engaging in some social, leisure or other such activity, with the resulting "after" scene one of ineptitude and mayhem.
As with the earlier series, presidential elections are represented here, especially that of 1872. The 1872 election prints include Ulysses Grant as a do-nothing president surrounded by corruption against Horace Greeley as naïve, inexperienced and a front for the return of the Confederacy. Some of these 1872 election prints include appeals to African-Americans to switch their allegiance from the Republican Party. The elections of 1876 (Hayes/Tilden), 1880 (Garfield/Hancock), 1884 (Cleveland/Blaine), 1888 and 1892 (Cleveland/Harrison), and 1896 (McKinley/Bryan) are all represented to at least some degree. The politician and former Civil War general Benjamin F. Butler makes many appearances in the prints.
Financial themes run throughout the series, including images of railroad barons, financial dealings (gold panic of '69), taxation, the economic power of monopolists/industrialists, and tariff reform in the 1880s-90s. Political corruption, especially in the form of Tammany, is a common theme. Social caricatures are also found in the series, including images of women asserting rights/new roles at expense of men/masculinity and sets of "men on the street" caricatures of well-known political, religious, business and other figures.
Caricaturists not mentioned above but represented in the series include Thomas Nast, Frank Bellew, Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, D.E. Cronin, and others.
Arrangement
The series is arranged in approximate chronological order.
The Statue Unveiled. Or the Colossus of Roads. [Cornelius Vanderbilt, railroads], 1869
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
The Last Ditch. [Presidential election], 1869
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Pen drawing: Anonymous. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1923.
The Horse for the Money! Dexter in Danger. (handwritten), 1869
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron. This is proof of 1869-4. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 22, 1903.
The Horse for the Money. Dexter in Danger., 1869
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Lithograph: Signed by J. Cameron; Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 17, 1903.
The Age of Iron. Man as He Expects to Be. [Feminist Movement], 1869
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
The Boss of the Ring. [James Fisk], 1869
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 17, 1901. Pencil drawing on back: "Be not wise ..."
Above: Preface. Vo-M-55. Below: "Mr. President-Elect, Ulysses S. Grant,...", 1869
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Woodcut from an illustrated newspaper dated January 2, 1869.
The "Boy of the Period" Stirring up the Animals. Black Friday. [James Fisk and Gold Panic of September 24, 1869], 1869
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. There is a smaller facsimile copy as well.
The Age of Brass. Or the Triumphs of Women's Rights. [Feminist Movement], 1869
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
Above: Not "Love" but Justice. [Two cartoons] from London Punch May 29, 1869; Harper's Weekly, June 26, 1869. below: Sir Jonathan Falstaff [dialogue folllows] Sir John Bull Falstaff [dialogue follows]. [Alabama Claims], 1869
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Wood engraving: Thomas Nast. Acquisition(?) date on back: Apr. 16, 1906.
Selling Out Cheap! [Charles Sumner], 1870
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Series of 9 wood engravings (mainly by F. Bellew and H.L. Stephens) reprinted from periodicals dealing with the election in New York State [support for Democratic gubernatorial candidate John T. Hoffman]., 1870
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Nine Wood Engravings: The Young Democ Trying to Put the Big Sachem's [Tammany] Pipe Out; The Prize Calf "S.L. Woodford," Fattened by Messrs. Greeley and Curtis for the Special Purpose of Being Cut Up on Tuesday, November 8th.; Mr. Greeley. "Pray Take a Seat, Mr. Woodford; I Wouldn't on any Account Deprive You,"...; The New Pandora's Box. [Chinese as cheap labor in competition with tradesmen]; Our Efficient Navy Department. [sinking of the Oneida]; Barnacles on Our Commerce. [taxes]; Alas! Poor Cuba! [Grant's refusal to recognize Cuba]; A Sight Too Bad! [Grant's refusal to recognize Cuba]; Comforting Assurances. [Republican gubernatorial candidate Woodford]. Mainly by F. Bellew and H.L. Stephens.
Liederkranz Illustrated. The Festivities at Their Height. [Sketches taken at the New York Academy of Music, Thursday Evening, February 24, 1870.], 1870
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Lithographs: Issued by Ferd. Mayer & Sons, Lithographers. Sketches taken by their special artist, Norman J. Mayer.
Americus Club Ball, 1870
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Photograph: Photograph (Wurts Bros. Photo. NYC.) of a drawing. Handwritten on back: "This drawing made during Tweed's regime and was found in cellar of Old Academy of Music. 14th St. & Irving Place."; "Purchased from Wurts Bros., Jan. 17, 1933"; "Tweed's arrest was ordered by the Supreme Court in 1871. Convicted 1872. Died 1875."
Health to the King and Bismark!! Heif dem Koenig und Bismark!!, 1870
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron; published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Great Race for the Western Stakes 1870. [Railroads], 1870
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives.
New Map of Europe, For 1870. Title on face of map: Europe From a French Design., 1870
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Colored lithograph: Published by J.C. Thompson. Below map, individual countries are described in form of human and animal figures. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 14, 1950.
The Bottom Out. Every Thing Coming Down. [Gold Speculation], 1870
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2 copies. Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 22, 1903. Copy 2 (cropped): Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 20, 1928.
Napoleon's Strategy, Or King William Out-Generaled., 1870
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
Above: The Sweet Bye and Bye or What Tweed Knows about It. Below: [Five verses parodying the popular hymn.], 1870
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Wood engraving: Novelty Ballad Depot. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 30, 1904.
The Latest Sensation! The Beecher Minstrels., 1870
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Wood engraving: Signed J. Keppler, published by M.J. Ivers. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1907.
Above: La gloire militaire en Amerique. [Two pictures one above the other] Avant. Assassinat des Indiens Piegans. Below: Apres. a continuar, selon les Batailles aussi glorifies., 1870
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Pen lithograph: Signed J.R., Paris 1870.
Benjamin F. Butler items, 1870
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This is a combination of items: A letter dated May 20, 1870 from Benjamin Butler (addressee removed); a newspaper's reproduction of woodcut "'Old Cockeye' on the warpath" by Bellew; an engraving of Butler by G.E. Perine; and an engraving? of a crying Butler.
The "Gallic Rooster" at the Front on the banks of the Rhine., 1870
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Lithograph: Signed Avery des. Entered...1870 by C. Currier & Co....
"A Live Jackass Kicking a Dead Lion." And Such a Lion! And Such a Jackass! [Origin of Donkey symbol], 1870
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Woodcut: Harper's Weekly, Jan. 15, 1870 from pen and ink drawing by Thomas Nast. Missing; not in folder on Jan. 24, 2022.
Above: New Tammany taxing, and taking and tying, The city degraded, in slavery lying, While few by vain means for their freedom are trying. Below: They nominate themselves, and persuade the people that it is to their interest to elect them; ..., 1870
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Engraving: Anonymous. Illustration for 3 page text (political campaign material, included). Acquisition(?) date on back: Sept. 22, 1944.
The Jack Knife War. [Tweed], 1871
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Lithograph: No imprint.
[No Title] Title on published woodcut: "The Tammany Tiger (or) The Tammany Tiger Loose.", 1871
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Proof from Woodcut: By Thomas Nast. Note in pencil on back. "Reproduction of a Caricature by Thomas Nast Drawn and engraved on wood published in "Harper's Weekly" Nov. 11, 1871. (The first use of the famous Tiger (Tammany Symbol) Presented by Mrs. Thomas Nast Sept. 26, 1906.
Coppy's Lie Down. [Orangemen's Parade], 1871
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Wood engraving: No imprint. In pencil on front: "'Orange' Riot - July 1871"
Returning to Head-Quarters. [Presidential election, Grant], 1872
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Lithograph: No imprint.
The End of Long Branch. [Presidential election, Greeley, Grant], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron. Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Elephant and His Keepers. [Presidential election, Greeley], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The New "Confederate Cruiser." [Presidential election, Greeley], 1872
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2 copies. Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
[No Title] "Horace Greeley and the Salary Grab Bill" (in pencil below), 1872
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Oct. 3, 1903.
Men on the Avenue. No. 10. Fifth Avenue Journal Series. [August Belmont], 1872
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Wood engraving: Signed Bellew, [published by] R. Shugg & Co. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 13, 1907.
A "Dodge" That Won't Work. [Presidential election, Greeley attempt to appeal for African-American votes], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The New Fountain of Democracy, [on one copy: "Swill Milk for Hungry Suckers."] [Greeley], 1872
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3 copies. Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906. Copy 2: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. [Copy 3]: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 1, 1952.
Columbia.- Well, Mrs. Greeley, how have you been getting along since your con--, ahem, since the birth of your children? Mrs. Greeley.- Pretty well, I thank you,--but the children don't seem to get along,--their milk don't agree with them., 1872
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Lithograph: Pulished by Kellogg & Bulkeley Co. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 16, 1904.
The Senatorial Turkey Gobbler. Men of the Day. No. 5. Fifth Avenue Journal Series. [Roscoe Conkling], 1872
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Colored lithograph: Signed Bellew. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 13, 1927.
The "Last Ditch" of the Democratic Party. [Presidential election, Greeley], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives.
Splitting the Party. The Entering Wedge. [Greeley], 1872
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2 copies. Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906. Copy 2: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946. Also in pencil on back: "5/9/1908"
Red Hot Republicans on the Democratic Gridiron. "The San Domingo War Dance." [Presidential election, Greeley], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
A Nice Family Party. [Grant, political corruption], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Stamped twice on back: "Collections of The New-York Historical Society". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
A Philosopher in Ecstasy. "By George! I've got it!!" [Nomination of Greeley], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 12, 1906.
The Military Ring. [Grant], 1872
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2 copies. Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Copy 1: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Copy 2: Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Philosopher's Stone. [Presidential election, Greeley], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed Donaghy, Del., published by American News Co., agents for Supplying the Trade. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting". Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Political Belisarius. From the original painting by C.G. Rosenberg, painted to the order of and owned by A. Oakey Hall, Esq. [Presidential election, Greeley], 1872
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Photograph: Photo by Gurney.
Political Ladder. [advocacy of an anti-corruption candidate oath], 1872
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Wood engraving: Signed Smart sc. Entered...1872, by Thomas A. Davies... Acquisition(?) date on front: July 1901.
Above: War! War! War! to the knife on Political Corruption. [Followed by text]. Below: Political Smash-Up., 1872
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Wood engraving: Signed Smart sc. Entered...1872, by Thomas A. Davies... Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 21, 1905.
"A Popular Verdict." [Presidential election, Greeley, Grant], 1872
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Lithograph: Signed F.J. Brittain del., published by Taylor & Co. Publishers.
Above left: Americans behold the change! ... Above right: Americans behold our freedom! ... Below left: Things as they should be: Sovereigns directing their servants. Below right: Things as they are: Servants leading Sovereigns with rings in their noses. [Reform, Political corruption], 1872
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Wood engraving: Entered...1872 by Thomas A. Davies...
Thereby Hangs a Tail - The Virtuous monkey up a tree. Fifth Avenue Journal Series. [Charles O'Connor], 1872
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Wood engraving: By Augustus P. Dunlop.
The Chappaqua Farmer. [Greeley], 1872
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Lithograph: By D. Chalmers, after painting by Samuel J. Chapman, 1872. Stamped on front: 2nd Copy delivered to The Art Gallery, Nov. 22 1897. In pencil on back: "Gift of Jacques Schurre, March 1987.
Statesmen. No. 118. [Greeley], 1872
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Print: Vanity Fair. No. 194.
The Fifth Avenue Journal Series: Men on the Avenue., 1872
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Wood engravings. No. 1 [James Gordon Bennett, Jr.] by Grant-Co. sc.; No. 2 [Judge Gunning Bedford]; No. 3 [Joe Howard] by Grant-Co. sc.; No. 4 [James Lewis] by Grant-Co. sc; No. 8 [Chas. S. Spencer] by Bellew, published by R. Shugg & Co., entered... by Augustus P. Dunlop; No. 9 [Henry Stebbins] by Bellew, published by R. Shugg & Co., entered... by Augustus P. Dunlop; No. 10 [August Belmont] by Bellew, published by R. Shugg & Co., entered... by Augustus P. Dunlop.
The Fifth Avenue Journal Series: Men of the Day., 1872
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Colored lithographs.
No. 2 [H.W. Beecher] Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872;
No. 3 [M.M. (Brick) Pomeroy] by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872;
No. 4, B. Gratz Brown, by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872;
No. 5, The Senatorial Turley Gobbler [Roscoe Conkling], by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872;
No. 6 [Whitelaw Reid] by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872, R. Shugg-Co.;
No. 7, A Cabinet Ornament. One of the Upper Crust-acea [Hamilton Fish] by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872, R. Shugg-Co.;
No. 8 [W.F.G. Shanks] by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872;
No. 10, A Sweet Thing in Reform. Men of the Day (After To-Morrow) [George W. Custis] by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872, R. Shugg-Co.;
No. 11 [Augustus Schell] by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872, R. Shugg-Co.;
No. 12 [Max Maretzek] by CL, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872;
No. 13 [Robert Bonner] Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872, R. Shugg-Co.;
No. 15 [Francis Kiernan] by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872, R. Shugg-Co.;
No. 17 [Dr. Chapin] by Bellew, Entered...Augustus P. Dunlop...1872, R. Shugg-Co.
Above: Time is Money; Below: A Prized Trotter [Four lines of verse follow], 1873
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J. Cameron, Del., published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 17, 1903.
The Siege of Plymouth A.D. 1874. A Protestant, Didit. [Henry Ward Beecher/Tilton affair], 1874
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec. 21, 1907.
Vindication! [9 lines of verse follow.] [Henry Ward Beecher/Tilton affair], 1874
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 17, 1897.
No Slate Here. [Refusal of a third presidential term for Grant], 1874
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Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Stamped on back, "The Gift of Henry O. Havemeyer, Yale 1900. Collection of United States Naval Prints and Painting"; Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct. 7, 1946.
The Third-Term Panic. [Origin of Elephant Symbol], 1874
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Woodcut: Harper's Weekly from pen and ink drawing by Thomas Nast, Nov. 7, 1874. Missing from folder, Jan. 24, 2022.
Independent Democrats Vote Against Arbitrary and Aristocratic Kelly Ring! [John Kelly, Mayor Wickham], 1875
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Wood engraving: [signed] J.F.S.
An Interesting Widow, Bereaved But Not Inconsolable. "You see I have no hesitation in speaking about it. I am not like a young maiden; I am more like a widow. I know what I want and I am not afraid to ask for it.." Benjamin F. Butler's speech at Lawrence, Mass., August 21., 1875
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph: Drawn by Thomas Nast, The Graphic Co. Lith. Copy 1: Acquisition(?) date on back: July 15, 1958 (Norman).
"Widow Butler" [Benjamin F. Butler], 1875
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Reproduction of pen and ink drawing by Thomas Nast entitled, "Widow Butler", a caricature of Ben. F. Butler. [Based on speech by Butler at Lawrence, Mass. Aug. 21, 1875.]
Beware! [Importance of excluding Catholicism from public schools], 1875
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Woodcut: Harper's Weekly from pen and ink drawing by Thomas Nast, July 3, 1875.
-- Bunker Hill Centennial Memento --, 1875
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed F.T. Vance, published by Vance, Parsloe & Co., Publishers & Lith.
Up in a Balloon. [Presidential election, Tilden & Hendricks], 1876
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 20, 1946.
The Opening of the 7th Seal of Radicalism. California Anno Domini 1876, or Sooner.(American institutions and society overcome by Asians and African-Americans], 1876
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed R.S., no imprint. Acquisition(?) date on back: April 16, 1914.
The Ingenious Mother. These were the pants of your papa. [Set to the music by J. Offenbach with a musical score.], 1876
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed D.C.F., copyright 1876 by D.C. Fabronius. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
Why Bless My Heart, Johnny, You're Welcome! How's Your Mother? [Uncle Sam & Centennial '76], 1876
Scope and Contents
Photograph of a lithograph: Copyrighted and published by J.E. Ryder. Acquisition(?) date on back: Sept. 15, 1951.
Puck's Contributors. Puck und Seine Mitarbeiter. [Puck overseeing politicians, crooks, and other "contributors" to its satire], 1876
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Drawn by J. Keppler, published by Mayer, Merkel & Ottomann. On reverse side are advertisements and "Prospectus." [In German].
Above: Brigham Young's Successors'. -- New Rule. Below: "Last into Bed Put Out the Light" old proverb. [Mormon polygamy], 1877
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by S. Marks & Sons. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 23, 1906.
Above: "The New Prophet, Brigham Young's Successor." Below: "He can't forget the days when he was young." Comic song. [Mormon polygamy], 1877
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Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 23, 1906.
Top picture: Service of a Writ of Replevin by Worchester County Deputy Sheriff, July 17, 1877, on a defenseless and unprotected lady... Bottom picture: High Sheriff Sprague's style of treatment of litigants who request him to perform a sworn official duty., 1877
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Reproduction of pen and ink drawing by S.L.D.: By The Photo-electrotype Co., Boston.
The Bill Poster's Dream. (New Series.), 1877
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Emil Speiner (?), published by Ferd. Mayer, Genl. Liths. Entered.. by the Novelty Publishing Co.
The Major and the Judge, 1877
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Colored lithograph: Copyrighted by G.F. Gilman, 1877. on the back in pencil: "Harrington & Hart."; "Return to Mr. Child -"
Above: Old Fable Modernized. Below: Officious Fly -- JHW -- I trust that my weight does not embarass you? Ruminating Ox -- BFB -- Not in the least I assure you. Had you not spoken I should not have known you were there. [Benjamin F. Butler], 1878
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Wood engraving: No imprint.
Rapid Transit of Residents., 1878
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Photostat of Puck Comic.
The Great Walk. "Go as You Please." The Start., 1879
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Colored Lithograph: Signed Thomas Worth, published by Currier & Ives.
The First Bird of the Season., 1879
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Colored lithograph: Signed Thos. Worth, published by Currier & Ives.
Black Duck Shooting, 1879
Scope and Contents
Colored lithograph: Signed Thos. Worth, published by Currier & Ives.
A Suggestion for the Next St. Paddy's Day Parade. (When perhaps all Broadway won't have to shut up shop while Erin goes Bragh!), 1879
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Lithograph (?): Signed JAW. On back, in pencil: "Puck ca 1890 (?).
William G. Baxter social satire caricatures, circa 1880, inclusive
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3 cards published by Hegger. "My Masher 'Drink pretty creature drink!'"; "They all do it"; and "Ye 'Masher's's' Wedding".
Farmer Garfield Cutting a Swath to the White House. [Presidential election, James Garfield], 1880
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 29, 1903.
The Electric Light. New Jersey. New York. Brooklyn., 1880
Scope and Contents
Photograph of a lithograth: Published by Currier & Ives.
Hobbies. Every Man Rides his Own. By Kash Koolidge. [Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jay Gould], 1880
Scope and Contents
Lithograph in color: Published by Baker & Hayes, Publishers. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1923.
"I Did It All For Thee." [Tammany], 1880
Scope and Contents
2 Photostats of a pen drawing by E.W. Kemble reproduced in The Daily Graphic, Tuesday November 9, 1880.
"It is whispered again that Tilden has given in." The Honorable John Kelly. "Louder!! Louder !!!", 1880
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly Saturday, May 15, 1880. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 30, 1944.
[Two Pictures. Left Picture:] The effects of a Tariff for revenue only, as laid down in the Democratic Platform. Democratic Free Trade Means short time, low wages, children in rags and ignorance. If you are satisfied with this picture vote for Hancock and English. And Fernando Wood, the Free Trader, for Congress. [Right Picture:] The effects of protection to American Industries, as guaranteed by the Republican Party and Platform. Republican Protection Means full time, good wages, happy homes and education for your children. If you prefer this picture vote for Garfield and Arthur. And John L.N. Hunt for Congress. [Presidential election], 1880
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Woodcut: Signed Cusachs, published by The Graphic Co. New York.
The Bird to Bet On! [W.S. Hancock], 1880
Scope and Contents
Lithographic: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1903.
The Lions of the Derby., 1881
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Tho. Worth, published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 22, 1903.
Above: Puckographs.-V. Supplement to No. 223. Below: Peter Cooper, New York's Pet Philanthropist., 1881
Scope and Contents
Lithograph in color: Signed J. Keppler, published by Mayer, Merkel & Ottmann, Lith. On front, in pencil, June 15, 1881. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 13, 1927.
A Warning Light. Will it be necessary to erect an admonition of pestilence and death in our harbor. A question which our citizens must decide., 1881
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of a pen drawing by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, April 2, 1881. *Item not in folder. Removed for Exhibit: Indian Princess to Lady Liberty. Date removed 2/4/20.
Let Him Alone, Now He's Come Home. [Thomas Platt], 1881
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, Saturday, June 4, 1881. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 30, 1944.
Let Us Have a Clean Sweep all around New York. The Next Task for Hercules Coleman. [Industrial pollution in New York City], 1881
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, August 20, 1881. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 30, 1944.
What We Must Do about It. Citizen Hercules, Make a Clean Sweep of The Dirt and The Cause. [Political corruption], 1881
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of a pen drawing by Thomas Nast in Harper's Weekly, Saturday April 9, 1881. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 30, 1944.
Let Us Have Peace My Countrymen All The Time. [Grant], 1881
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3 separate drawings on cards that when put together make a complete drawing of President Grant. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 27, 1957.
Be Industrious And Pay Your Bills. I Implore You. [Peter Cooper], 1881
Scope and Contents
3 separate drawings on cards that when put together make a complete drawing of Peter Cooper. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 27, 1957.
Come to my Tabernacle And Be Investigated for Ever and Ever. [Rev. Charles Henry Parkhurst], 1881
Scope and Contents
3 separate drawings on cards that when put together make a complete drawing of Rev. Charles Henry Parkhurst. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 27, 1957.
Kiss Me My Chillen And Now Am De Time., 1881
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3 separate drawings on cards that when put together make a complete drawing of a Black woman. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 27, 1957.
Get Greenbacks You Scoundrels If You Can. [Ben. F. Butler], 1881
Scope and Contents
3 separate drawings on cards that when put together make a complete drawing of General Benjamin F. Butler. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 27, 1957.
Hear Me and Follow Me ...(Third card missing) [Rev. Henry Ward Beecher], 1881
Scope and Contents
3 separate drawings on cards that when put together make a complete drawing of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 27, 1957.
President Garfield and His Cabinet., 1881
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed J. Keppler, published by Mayer, Merkel & Ottomann, Lith. Reproduced in Puck, March 16, 1881.
The World's Fair. Slow Progress, 1881
Scope and Contents
Photograph of lithograph. Drawn by Keppler for Puck. 2 copies. Acquisition date: Dec. 18, 1941.
"Left His Money on the Piano" (Children in poverty], 1881
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by J.G. Brown, N.A. Published by Fishel Adler & Co.
The Boss Vetoer. [Gov. A.B. Cornell], 1882
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing by Mirall in The Hour (Cartoon Supplement): New York, Saturday, July 22, 1882. Acquistion(?) Date on back: Jan. 13, 1927.
A Stock Broker from the West Indies., 1882
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing by Mirall in The Hour (Cartoon Supplement): New York, Saturday, December 2, 1882.
The State Senator from Wall Street. [John J. Kiernan], 1882
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing by Mirall in The Hour (Cartoon Supplement): New York, June 24, 1882. Acquistion(?) Date on back: Jan. 13, 1927.
Bismarck and American Protection. [Speech of Prince Bismarck in the Reichstag, May 14, 1882], 1882
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed Hamilton, published by Sackett & Wilhelms, Litho. Co. Reproduced from "Judge". Acquistion(?) Date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
The Dueling Mania. Our Editors Prepare to Vindicate their Respective Honors. [Newspaper editors], 1883
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Colored Lithograph: By J. A. Wales, from "Judge", 1883. Includes portrait illustrations, in caricature, of 16 prominent editors of American newspapers. As follows, 1. Cincinnati Commercial Gazette - Murat Halstead, 2. New York Commercial Advertiser - Hugh L. Hastings, 3. New York Staats-Zeitung - Oswald Ottendorfer, 4. New York Sun - Charles A. Dana, 5. Louisville Courrier Journal - Henry Watterson, 6. New York Times - George Jones, 7. New York Evening Post - Carl Schurz, 8. New York Tribune - Whitelaw Reid, 9. New York Herald - James Gordon Bennett, Jr., 10. Burlington Hawkeye, Iowa - Robert J. Burdette, 11. Phila. Public Ledger - George W. Childs, 12. Boston Herald - R.M. Pulsifer, 13. Brooklyn Eagle - Thomas Kinsella, 14. Harper's Weekly - George William Curtis, 15. Judge Magazine - James Albert Wales, 16. New York Mail and Express - Jonas Mills Bundy. On back, in pencil: "Gift of James Landamer 9-71."
Eating Crow on a Wager. De Last Lap. [African-Americans], 1883
Scope and Contents
Colored Lithograph: Signed by Thos. Worth, published by Currier & Ives. On back, in pencil: "Gift of Robert Goulet, May 197_."
An Influential Member of the American Track. [Railroads, Cornelius Vanderbilt], 1884
Scope and Contents
Pencil Drawing: Signed Thos. Worth. See Lithograph by Currier & Ives entitled, "The Boss Hoos, Driven by the King Pin."
The Boss Hoss, Driven By The King Pin., 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Signed by Thomas Worth, published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 22, 1903.
Brer Thuldy's Statue. Liberty Frightenin De World. To be stuck up on Bedbug's Island - Jarsey Flats, opposit de United States. (Only Authorized Edition.) [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph in color: Signed Thos. Worth, published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Sept. 6, 1909.
[Handwritten] Brer Thuldy's Statue. Fresh Cool Lager Beer. The Best in the City. Can't Be Beat., 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph combined with original watercolor: Signed Thos. Worth. Acquisition(?) date on front: Dec 9,----.
A Harmless Explosion., 1884
Scope and Contents
Photostat of a lithograph: Signed S. Keppler, reproduced in Puck.
"Love's Labor's Lost.", 1884
Scope and Contents
Photostat of a lithograh: Signed Gillam, reproduced in Puck, May 7, 1884.
The Size of it! Blood will tell!! This settles the Presidency! A six and one quarter hat and number twelve boots! The capacity of one and the incapacity of the other. [Presidential Campaign], 1884
Scope and Contents
Page reprinted from The New York Extra.
No Welcome for the Little Stranger. Father Cleveland Adopts the Abandoned Infant of the Republican Home, to the Great Disgust of the Jeffersonian Household., 1884
Scope and Contents
Signed Zimmerman. Lithograph by Mayer, Merkel & Ottman. From Puck.
[Title in pencil] The Silent War. [The word "Protection" is traced on rampart - "Republican Record" on gun is aimed at British Fleet and visionary likeness of John Bull.] Banner reads, "For Protection James C. Blaine.", 1884
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Pen and ink drawing: Signed Chas. J. Taylor NY.
The Gubernatorial Statuettes by C. de Grin[remainder torn] [Cleveland], 1884
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of original pen and ink drawing by C. de Grin[remainder torn].
He Can't Beat His Own Record. [Blaine; Republican Presidential Race], 1884
Scope and Contents
Photostat of a lithograph: Signed S. Keppler, reproduced in Puck, July 30, 1884.
A Little Groggy. [Boxing], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by Thos. Worth; published by Currier & Ives. On back, in pencil: "Gift of Robert Goelet, May 1976."
A Sure Thing. "It's picking up money backing dis yere pup." [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by King & Murphy; published by Currier Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5, 1900.
All Broke Up. "He'd have won de money, if it hadn't been for de odder dog." [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by King & Murphy; published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5, ----.
A Fair Start. "Take de water togedder when yous hear de shot"! [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by King & Murphy; published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5, 1900.
The Result in Doubt. "De one you's gets de water outen fust, am de winner." [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by King & Murphy; published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5, 1900.
The Darktown Glide. Aint dis jes lubly! [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by Murphy; published by Currier & Ives.
The Darktown Slide. Golly! am dere an Erfquake? [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by Murphy; published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5, 1900.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - to the Rescue! [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by Thos. Worth; published by Joseph Koehler, Publisher. Currier & Ives Series. No. 1. Acquisition(?) date on back: May 20, 1927.
The Darktown Hook and Ladder Corps. Going to the Front. [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler, Publisher. Currier & Ives Series. No. 7. Acquisition(?) date on back: May 20, 1927.
The Darktown Hook and Ladder Corps. Going to the Front. [African-Americans], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by King & Murphy; published by Currier & Ives. Variant of 1884-20. *Not in File as of Jan. 27, 2022; out slip dated 1/22/2019.
The Darktown Hook and Ladder Corps. In Action., 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by King & Murphy; published by Currier & Ives. *Not in file as of Jan. 27, 2022; out slip dated 1/22/2019.
Verso: 140 Jas. G. Blaine and Whitelaw Reid. Making the Best of It. Whitelaw Reid, "I'll fix it so that no one will notice it, and make it all right in tomorrow's Tribune. Washington and Lincoln always wore their shirts this way.", 1884
Scope and Contents
Ink drawing: Signed Th:Nast. Purchase, Wilbur Fund, Nov. 15, 1938.
Another "Tail to Twist" - Mr. Blaine. [Presidential election], 1884
Scope and Contents
Ink drawing: Signed Th:Nast. Acquisition(?) date on back: Apr. 27, 1942.
A "Limited Express." "Five Seconds for Refreshments!" [Railroad travel; Men rushing to the "American Plan"], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by Thos. Worth; published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5, 1900.
A Wild Cat Train. No Stop Overs. (Railroad travel], 1884
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by Thos. Worth; published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 5, 1900.
Darktown Fire Brigade. The Foreman on Parade. "De gals all mire me so much dey makes me blush." [African-Americans], 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition: Purchase, The James D. Wilbur Fund, May 2, 1941.
Darktown Fire Brigade. The Chief, On Duty. "Lite up dem hose dar - yous heah me!" [African-Americans], 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives. Printed note on back: "The James D. Wilbur Fund Purchase May 2, 1941". Acquisition: Purchase, The James D. Wilbur Fund, May 2, 1941.
No title. [No Barrel, No Loaves] [Tammany], 1885
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing: Signed Th:Nast. Drawing was published as "No Barrels, No Loaves", in Harper's Weekly, Oct. 10, 1885. Original and published version mounted together.
No title. [Peace hath her victories no less renowned than war." The South (in the saddle again) "Yes you whipped us, but now we may whip you." [Southern industry at Birmingham, Alabama], 1885
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing: Signed Th:Nast. The drawing was published with the above caption in Harper's Weekly, Aug. 22, 1885.
A Hill Gate That Obstructs Reform., 1885
Scope and Contents
A note in the file states that 1885-5 and 1885-6 are missing as of March 5, 1964. There is no card catalog entry for 1885-5. 1885-6 is a reproduction of a pen drawing by Thomas Nast, in Harper's Weekly, October 24, 1885.
A Literary Debate in the Darktown Club. The Question Settled., 1885
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph: Signed Tho. Worth; published by Currier & Ives. Colored copy of lithograph: Acquisition: Gift of Robert Goelet, May 1976. 2nd copy, not colored, no acquisition date.
Cleveland's Entry into Washington. - March 4th, 1885. With Puck's Regards to Hans Makart and Charles V. [President Grover Cleveland], 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Drawn by J. Keppler. On back: "Gift of A.L. Sherwin in memory of her husband." Acquisition(?) date on back: Jul. 20, 1962.
The Coon Hunt Club. "Taking a Header." [African-Americans], 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition: Gift of Robert Goelet, May 1976.
Lawn Tennis at Darktown. A Scientific Player. [African-Americans], 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition: Gift of Robert Goelet, May 1976.
Lawn Tennis at Darktown. A Scientific Stroke., 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition: Gift of Robert Goelet, May 1976.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - A Prize Squirt. "Now den! shake her up once moah fur de mug.", 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler. Currier & Ives Series. No. 3. *Not in file as of Feb. 1, 2022; out-slip documenting removal on 1/22/2019.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - The Last Shake. "We's won de mug but we's smashed de ole machine.", 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler. Currier & Ives Series. No. 4. *Not in file as of Feb. 1, 2022; out-slip documenting removal on 1/22/2019.
Polished Off. "Golly - he's licked!!", 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives. Item not found in file on Feb. 1, 2022.
Mr. Hill Tries It On. The Little Experiment Made by Blaine Republicans Last Year will now be Repeated by the New York Democrats. [New York gubernatorial election; David B. Hill], 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Signed Gillam, published by Mayer, Merkel & Ottmann, Lith. Reproduced in Puck, Oct. 7, 1885.
The Champions of the Ball Racket. At the Close of the Season., 1885
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives.
[Above, 1st picture] Lots of Lifting but Little Relief. [Below, 2nd picture] Labor's Most Reliable Remedy. [John Bidwell; Anti-Monopoly; Prohibition], 1886
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: J. Ottmann & Co. N.Y., issued by The Prohibition National Committee. Acquisition: Gift of Mr. E.B. Child June 21, 1934.
No title. [Henry George dressed as gladiator wrings the neck of a giant snake, marked "Corruption, Monopoly, Rings, Deals, Spoils, Mob-Law, Club-Law, Want". A club in the foreground is marked, "Progress and Poverty." New York City Hall is encircled by snake's tail., 1886
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Lithograph, colored: Unsigned; proof print. Acquisitions: On back of Copy 1: "Pur. 10-72." On back of Copy 2: "October, 1962. Wilbur Fund."
Metzelsuppe. 27-28-29. Oct. 1886. [Henry George], 1886
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: By J. Ottmann, Lith.
The Champions of the Ball Racket. On the Diamond Field. [African-Americans], 1886
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives.
The Last Hit of the Game. A Home Run., 1886
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives.
Political Personals, 1886, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Drawn by F. Opper for Puck of July 7, 1886. J. Ottmann, Lith.
Honor Among - "Watch Dogs." "Now, No barking, nor waking up our master, but let each one come in turn and get his fill, (appropriation.)" [River and harbor bill as raid on U.S. Treasury], 1887
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing: Signed Th:Nast.
"Do you see the cat?" [Henry George], 1887
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing: Signed D.E. Cronin. fecit 1887. On back: "David E. Cronin, 744 East 142 St. New York City.
"This Shop to Let." Brigham Young's Bedstead. [Mormon polygamy], 1887
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: No imprint. Acquisition(?) date on front: Apr. 23, 1906.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - Under Full Steam. "Now den squirt, for all she's wuff." [African-Americans], 1887
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler. Currier & Ives Series. No. 9. Acquisition(?) date on back: May 20, 1927.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - Hook and Ladder Gymnastics. Brace her up dar! and cotch her on de fly! [African-Americans], 1887
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler. Currier & Ives Series. No. 10. Acquisition(?) date on back: May 20, 1927.
A Darktown Law Suit - Part Second. The case dismissed with an extra allowance to the Attorney. [African-Americans], 1887
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published Currier & Ives.
Uncle Sam's "Wild West" (East and South) Show - The Inter-State Commissioners moving on the animals. [Reattempt by Interstate Commerce Commission to control railroads], 1887
Scope and Contents
Drawing: Signed William A. Rogers; published in Harper's Weekly, April 9, 1887. Item recorded in card catalog, but not found in file on Feb 1, 2022.
Speaker Wm. Sulzer in 1887 [William Sulzer], 1887
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed McD. Acquisition: Purchase, June 15, 1958.
John Bull and His Friend Cleveland. [Grover Cleveland; free trade harming American labor], 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1903.
Republican Platform for the Protection of England's Commercial Supremacy in the World. [Presidential election, free trade], 1888
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing: Signed Th:Nast 1888. Stamped on back: "Collections of The New-York Historical Society"
"A Pupil", 1888
"Trafalgar Square", 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: One in a series of 8 lithographs of male character types of the upper class of British Society. Signed "Spy". Reproduced in "Vanity Fair" from March 1888 to November 1889. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith.
"Cart Horses", 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: One in a series of 8 lithographs of male character types of the upper class of British Society. Signed "Spy". Reproduced in "Vanity Fair" from March 1888 to November 1889. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith.
The Blister", 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: One in a series of 8 lithographs of male character types of the upper class of British Society. Signed "Spy". Reproduced in "Vanity Fair" from March 1888 to November 1889. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith.
"Bethnal Green", 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: One in a series of 8 lithographs of male character types of the upper class of British Society. Signed "Spy". Reproduced in "Vanity Fair" from March 1888 to November 1889. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith.
"Horses", 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: One in a series of 8 lithographs of male character types of the upper class of British Society. Signed "Spy". Reproduced in "Vanity Fair" from March 1888 to November 1889. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith.
"Upty", 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: One in a series of 8 lithographs of male character types of the upper class of British Society. Signed "Ape". Reproduced in "Vanity Fair" from March 1888 to November 1889. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith.
No title. [Warner Miller addressing audience is interrupted by a vision of Tweed who points to a cask of whiskey atop crate of opium marked "Our Protective System." etc.][Warner Miller; protective tariffs, New York gubernatorial election], 1888
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing: Signed Th:Nast. 1888. On back: handwritten notes.
Title (in pencil) "Who Wins". [Seated are figures of Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison, with Uncle Sam flipping a coin. In background behind pillar are an elephant and a (Tammany) tiger.] [Presidential election], 1888
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing: Signed C.G. B-[ush]. Acquisition(?) date on front: June 21, 1905.
New Year's Eve on the Democratic Camp-Ground. "Is this a Dream? - Then Waking Would Be Pain!" [Dream of victory in 1892 Presidential election], 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Signed J. Keppler. Reproduced from Puck. Acquisition(?) date on back: July 1, 1926.
No title. [Rotund figure stands in foreground having coin for a head inscribed "In Trusts I Trust", his trousers labeled "Surplus Fat". Uncle Sam unloads bag of money into the creature's pocket labeled "Unnecessary Taxation for the Benefit of Monopolists Only $". Civil War veterans begging in background left and "United States of Trusts" Capitol in background right.], 1888
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing: Signed Th:Nast. 1888.
Polished Off. "Golly - he's licked!!" [African-Americans], 1888
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition: Gift of Robert Goelet, May 1976.
Imagerie d'Epinal cartoons, circa 1888
Scope and Contents
Collection of Broadsides for Children, #1,9,21,38,40. "Printed expressly for the Humoristic Publishing Co., Kansas City, Mo." Imagerie d'Epinal--Pellerin, imp-edit.
"Viscount Dangan", 1889
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith. Signed "Spy". Reproduced in "Vanity Fair," Jan. 12, 1889.
"Barnum", 1889
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Vincent Brooks, Day & Son, Lith. Signed "Spy". Reproduced in "Vanity Fair," Nov. 16, 1889.
Keep Them - On A Run!! (The Mulberry St. Dive.), 1889
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing: Signed Th:Nast. Acquisition(?) date on back: "Rec'd March 30, 1944"
No title. [Prosperous looking man stands studying ticker tape while two laborers become stangled by "Wall Street" tape. On the base of ticker tape receiver is the label, "The Quickest Route to go to the Wall." The basket bears the label "Life Wasted," with image of Trinity Church.] [Capitalism critique], 1889
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing: Signed Th:Nast. 1889.
No title. [Mercury with the face and tail of devil stands atop building marked "The Boom Trust is sure to -" and carries a bubble pipe with bubble marked "The Soap Bubble Trust". Surrounding buildings are marked "The Bamboozle Trust", "Humbug Trust", "Burglars Trust" etc.], 1889
Scope and Contents
Drawing: Signed Th:Nast. 1889. Handwritten inscription on obverse reads: "Bubbling Times; The Brass Mercury is Going up, the bigger the swindle, the greater the faith the investing public."
3 drawings. Drawing a: Only a drop in the bucket, Now let him kick. Drawing b: U.S. Bonds. "The Largely Increased Purchases of Bonds for the Sinking Fund." Drawing c: Things Don't Seem to Balance! [Treasury Secretary William Windom, Wall Street bonds, taxes, pensions], 1889
Scope and Contents
3 pen drawings mounted together. Signed Th:Nast. 1889.
No title. [Figure with body like front of railroad engine is inscribed: "Standard Trusts" On base: "I Rule. That is what I am here for" Sign on wall reads: "Notice! Handle with care this august body"], 1889
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing: Signed Th:Nast. 1889.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - All Our Mettle. "Git dere fust if you's bust you trousers!", 1889
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler. Currier & Ives Series. No. 11. Item not in folder on Feb. 1, 2022; out-slip in file dated 1/22/2019.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - Slightly Demoralized. "I knowed we'd make em take water!", 1889
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler. Currier & Ives Series. No. 12. Item not in folder on Feb. 1, 2022; out-slip in file dated 1/22/2019.
No title. [The scene is New York Harbor with Liberty deposed from her pedestal on Bedloe's Island by grafters. One holds bag open having inscription "50 cent head money"., 1890
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast.
Only a Matter of Time if people vote for boss rule. [Tammany], 1890
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. Stamped on back, "Collections of The New-York Historical Society". Acquisition(?) date on back: "Rec'd March 30, 1944".
No title. [In foreground, elderly man sitting on tombstone(?) speaking with Andrew Jackson; in background, a crowd with signage "Tom Jeff. Club" gathers around a statue of Thomas Jefferson], 1890
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast.
No title. [Scene shows railroad train at night proceeding along precipice. The figure of Death stands above striking the tracks in the train's path with his scythe. In the sky a Death head with figure of the Devil [or Chauncey Depew as jester], moneybag, and bottles of liquor are superimposed.], 1890
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast.
No title. [Unidentified person dressed as a king stands alone as two courtiers approach carrying papers labelled "McKinley Bill" (Force) and "Reed Force Bill".], 1890
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. References to Shakespeare's Richard III written on reverse. Acquisition(?) date on back: Oct 18, 1940.
Above: How He Went In. Below: As Light & As Funny As "Punch". [Chauncey Depew, Harlem & New Haven railroad accident], 1890
Scope and Contents
Pencil drawing. Signed Th:Nast. Acquisition(?) date on back: April 27, 1942.
Above: How He Came Out, Below: As Black As His Tunnel. [Chauncey Depew, Harlem & New Haven railroad accident], 1890
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. Acquisition(?) date on back: Apr. 27, 1942.
He not only talks people to Death, but he Dead-Heads them also., 1890
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. Acquisition(?) date on back: Apr. 27, 1942.
Sand in his Sugar. [Uncle Sam, Free Silver, U.S. Currency], 1890
Scope and Contents
Wash drawing on red paper. Unsigned. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30 [paper torn].
Sam Tilden's Reform But Brings a New Swarm. [Tammany Hall], 1890
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Unsigned. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1903.
The Darktown Riding Class, - The Gallop. [African-Americans], 1890
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored. Published by Currier & Ives. On back, in pencil: "Gift of Robert Goelet, March 1975".
Tobogganing on Darktown Hill, - An Untimely Move. "Clar de Track.", 1890
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored. Published by Currier & Ives. *Not in File as of Feb. 3, 2022; out slip dated 1/22/2019.
Tobogganing on Darktown Hill, - Getting a Hist. "Dar I Knowed It.", 1890
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored. Published by Currier & Ives. *Not in File as of Feb. 3, 2022; out slip dated 1/22/2019.
No title. [Grover Cleveland stoops to pick up coin bearing inscription "Tariff Reform 1892". Tammany tiger affectionately rubs against him. In the background is seated figure of Uncle Sam and an unidentified figure preceded by a hastily retreating elephant. Sign reads "Direct road to Salt River. Boats to let."], 1892
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed C.G.B-[ush]. Cleveland Wins (in pencil). Acquisition(?) date on front: June 21, 1905.
$poil$ for Revenue Only. [Tammany], 1892
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1892.
The Good Shepherd. [Grover Cleveland, tariff reform], 1892
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Pen drawing. [by D.E. Cronin] for the Philadelphia Record after election in 1892. One copy is from The Philadelphia Record, Saturday, November 12, 1892.
Waiting for the Performance to Begin. [Presidential Campaign], 1892
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Sketch for Saturday, November 5, 1892. The Philadelphia Record. In pencil on back, "by D.E. Cronin".
Steering a Straight Course. [Presidential campaign, tariff reform], 1892
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Pen drawing. [by D.E. Cronin]. Sketch from cartoon in The Philadelphia Record, 1892. One copy is from The Philadelphia Record, Saturday, November 19, 1892.
Look Out for the Locomotive! [Grover Cleveland, New York Governor David Hill], 1892
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored. Signed Halrymple. Reproduced in Puck. Acquisition(?) date on back: July 1, 1926.
[In pencil] Uncle Sam "Let's see ye git It sonny." [Japan vs. U.S. for Hawaii], 1892
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Pen drawing. Signed Canon. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 24, 1924.
A Question Answered. [Presidential campaign, tariff reform], 1892
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin fecit. One copy from The Philadelphia Record, Tuesday, November 8, 1892.
Pensions and Politics., 1892
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin del. Sketch for cartoon in The Philadelphia Record. One copy is from The Philadelphia Record, Saturday December 3, 1892 (Title of cartoon in newspaper: Political Pensions and National Bankruptcy).
[In pencil] Our Tammany Snapper. No! No! Soldier ought to go back on his own words. [Drawing of Cleveland or Ulysses S. Grant with his head turned around and General Daniel Sickles headless. The remaining area is covered with inscriptions.] [Sickles's congressional campaign, Tammany], 1892
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1892.
Cleveland's Luck. That "Wild Team." [Grover Cleveland, Presidential campaign), 1892
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast.
No title. [Caricature of Grover Cleveland in middle labeled "His Dignity and Reform Cabinet," surrounded with caricature portraits of his cabinet filled with political cronies, such as Tammany boss Richard Croker], 1892
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Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1892.
The People Put in - $ The People's Money - The Boss Take it Out! [New York City political corruption], 1892
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast.
A Despot whose Tyranny is Felt at Every Fireside. Combine Against Capital & Labor. Old King Coal., 1892
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1892.
Cleveland - The Mighty Hunter from a Japanese Legend. [Tariff reform], 1892
Scope and Contents
Pencil drawing. By D.E. Cronin. Inscription reads, "Sketch for cartoon in Philadelphia Record, Nov. 13, 1892.
Good Missionary Work. (See Cleveland's Letter of Acceptance). [Tariff reform], 1892
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3 copies. Pencil drawing by D.E. Cronin. Newspaper reproduction of sketch by "D.E. Cronin fecit" from the Philadelphia Record, Tuesday, September 27, 1892 (With title: Grover Cleveland Smashing the Idols in the Joss House of High Taxation.). Also, reprinted in "Circulation Books Open to All" Tuesday, October 4, 1892.
Above: McKinley & Co. Counter for the Rich. Counter for the Working Man. Below: The Two Counters. "It is the shopping women who has done this ." - Ex-Speaker Reed referring to the great democratic victories of 1890. [Tariff reform, taxation], 1892
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2 copies. Pen drawing. By D.E. Cronin. Sketch for the Philadelphia Record. One copy from The Philadelphia Record, Saturday, October 22, 1892.
From The World. [Picture showing Hackett bringing satchel of campaign literature (paper money).], 1892
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From pen and ink drawing signed McD. Below date: October 7th, 1892.
The Darktown Bicycle Club - On Parade. "Hooray for de Rumatic! Don't she glide lubly.", 1892
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored. Drawn by J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition: Gift of Robert Goelet, May 1976.
The Darktown Bicycle Club - Knocked Out. "Dar! I knowed dem odd fellers was a breedin mischief.", 1892
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored. Drawn by J. Cameron, published by Currier & Ives. Acquisition: Gift of Robert Goelet, May 1976.
An Object Lesson in Silver. [Devaluation of silver dollar], 1893
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No pen drawing by D.E. Cronin in folder. Reproduction from The Philadelphia Record, Tuesday, July 25, 1893.
Above: More Drops in the Bucket! Below: "One Demnition Horrid Grind." [Tammany], 1893
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Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1893.
No title. [Federal officer ousts man carrying bag labelled "Dishonesty Worse than Dynamite" from offices of National Bank. Waste paper basket has contents labelled "The Responsibility of Directors" and "Duty". Officer carries ax and fasces labelled "Congress" in hip pocket.], 1893
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Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1893. Acquisition: Purchase, Nov. 15, 1938, Wilbur Fund.
Thankgiving: The Scare-Crow Dismantled. [The Sherman Act], 1893
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Pen drawing. By [D.E. Cronin]. Cartoon for Phila. Record Nov. 1893.
Signs of Reviving Confidence: The Old Stocking, Stove-pipe, and Coffee Pot Hoarders go back to the banks. [Gold standard], 1893
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Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin fecit. Sketch for cartoon for [Philadelphia] Record 1893.
Recent Immigration. Uncle Sam: "Say, do you see those figures? Well, I think it's pretty near time to haul up the bridge! Self-preservation is the first law of nature.", 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin del. Sketch for Philadelphia Record cartoon 1893.
Assessing the Income Tax. Proposed new army of Official Inquisitors., 1893
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Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin fecit. Cartoon for Phila. record 1893. "The First Rubbernecks"
At the National Banquet Table. Chorus of Honest Veterans: "The bald-headed pensioner must go!", 1893
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Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin del 1893. Sketch for cartoon Phila. Record.
A Statesman of the Period: "He can see the barn-door but he can't see the barn." [Political corruption, special interests], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Cronin. Cartoon for Phila. Record 1893.
The National Workshop. Uncle Sam: "There boys! I've put up that sign and if you don't stop this dangerous business, I Swow! I shall turn off the steam and close up the concern." [Dollar/currency devaluation], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. By [D.E. Cronin]. Sketch for cartoon for [Phila.] Record 1893.
The American Police Adopt the Russian Helmet: By Order of a Secret Session of the U.S. Senate. [Deportation], 1893
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Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin fecit.
What the Southern Senators will find if they tear down the Democratic Platform. [Sherman Silver Purchase Act], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin fecit. A sketch for cartoon for Phila. Record 1893.
Too Big for the Boat. [Growth of civil service offices], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Cro[nin]. Cartoon for Phila. record 1893.
Democratic Engineers to the Rescue. [Tariff reform], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin fecit. Sketch for cartoon in Phila. Record 1893.
Preparing for Thanksgiving. Uncle Sam: "I guess I will keep that tough gobbler over until next year. Something plainer will serve for my dinner this year, without any political sauce." [Republicans, elections], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin del. Sketch for cartoon for [Phila.] Record 1893.
Uncle Sam's Cabinet of Curiosities: "The various administrations have presented me with a good many curiosities but this from Secretary Gresham of an American Shield supporting a Royal Crown ..." [Hawaii], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Cronin. Sketch for cartoon for Phila. Record 1893.
Campaign of Education - Continued. The Ptolemaic and Copernican Theories Contrasted., 1893
Scope and Contents
2 copies. Pen drawing. Signed D.E. Cronin del. Sketch for cartoon in Phila. Record 1893. Also, a reproduction of the cartoon from The Philadelphia Record, Saturday, December 17, 1892, that diffders somewhat and with a diffderent title: The Financial Universe. The Old Theory and the New."
"In God We Trust." (Our Only Hope) But not in "Silver Dick." [Richard Bland], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast.
No title. [Uncle Sam is embracing Gladstone who holds paper inscribed: "Irish Home Rule." John Bull watches disapprovingly. Sign on wall reads: To All Irish Rulers Abroad! Come Home to Rule.], 1893
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast. On back (in pencil) "Our Grateful Endorsement. U.S. By giving the Irish their own country to rule, you [unreadable] the World in general and the United States in particular."
The Splendid Crop Prospects. [Exports, Sherman Silver Purchase Act], 1893
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing in The Philadelphia Record, Saturday June 24, 1893.
The Control of the United States Senate., 1893
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing (signed Cronin) in The Philadelphia Record, Thursday, October 19, 1893.
Below: Richard is not Quite Himself. Above: Get the People's Mind on "The Necessity for a Prompt Settlement of the Tariff Question - resolution adopted by Tammany Hall (up to date) [Tammany Hall; Richard Croker], 1894
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Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 94.
Below: "The Age of Ghoulishness. $treet Barricade against Honest Business." Above: "Get thee behind ME Satan!!!" Flanking picture: "Is life worth living?" and other text, 1894
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Pen and ink drawing: Signed Th:Nast.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - Investigating a Smoke. Parson - No Sah De Meetin House Aint afire, but de Congregation am taking a Smoke of de World's best terbakker., 1894
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler. Currier & Ives Series. No. 13. Acquisition(?) date on back: May 20, 1927.
The Darktown Fire Brigade - Taking a Rest. Foreman - Right you is Parson dis terbakker beats de deck., 1894
Scope and Contents
Lithograph, colored: Published by Joseph Koehler. Currier & Ives Series. No. 14. Acquisition(?) date on back: May 20, 1927.
No title. [Unidentified man is assisted upstairs by Father Time. The Devil "Henry" peers from out of the top of a barrel of soft soap.] [Money, currency], 1895
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Pen drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1895.
Below: The First British Bomb in Wall Street. [Written on smoke caused by explosion:] American Investments., 1895
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Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1895.
American Union vs. Western Union ... A Very Appropriate Stained Glass Window/In memory of the Prince of Appropriators. [Jay Gould], 1895
Scope and Contents
Signed Th:Nast. 1895.
[In blue pencil] "Floated at Last." (To Be Used In Case McKinley Is Elected) Tues. Night., 1896
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Pen drawing. Signed A.Z. Baker. Acquisition(?) date on back: May 1, 1918.
Farmer McKinley Takes Off His Coat., 1896
Scope and Contents
Photograph of pen drawing by W.A. Rogers reproduced in Harper's Weekly, July 25, 1896. *Not in file as of Feb. 10, 2022
The Silver-Tongued Ventriloquist and His Dummies. If the Show Succeeds, He'll Get All the Profits., 1896
Scope and Contents
Photograph of a lithograph by F. Opper reproduced on cover of Puck, Aug. 12, 1896. *Not in file as of Feb. 10, 2022
Triumph of Nero-Reszke., 1896
Scope and Contents
Reproduced Drawing. Signed T. Fleming. Reproduced in Supplement to The New York Musical Courier, December 30, 1896. Acquisition noted on back: 2002, Schreyer donation.
No title. [Image of Native American man surrounded by rampaging goats and rams; reindeer pulling St. Nicholas's sleigh in sky], 1896
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Pem and ink drawing. Signed, but name unclear. (D. Benrd? Beard?)
A Vote for Low is a Vote for Platt, Puritanism and Hard Times. [Seth Low, New York mayoral election], 1897
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Reproduction on poster of pen and ink drawing signed "Dalrymple". American union label: LIP & BA. Acquisition(?) date on front: March 21, 1933
Putting the ball in play. $70,000,000 appropriations inside this greater New York football., 1897
Scope and Contents
Caricature after the design by D. McCarthy in The Sunday World, Oct. 17, 1897. *Not in file as of Feb. 10, 2022.
The Manila Incident Reflected in the Faces of Europe [Spanish-American War], 1898
Scope and Contents
Pen lithograph, colored. Signed Cory '98. [Reproduced in Puck]. Acquisition(?) date on back: Nov. 18, 1942.
Below: Our Standing Toast. Above: Our Army & Navy., 1898
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed Th:Nast. 1898.
The Flag that Dewey Hoists on Manila Shall Never Come Down. [McKinley, Philippines], 1898
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Drawing by Victor Gillam. Published by Arkell Publishing Co. Sackett & Wilhelms Litho & Prg Co. From "Judge." Hawaii, Cuba, and Puerto Rico also depicted as children clinging to the U.S.
The New Uncle Sam. John B. [John Bull] (in background): "My Hi, Sammy, Your Popper 'Ardly Knows You!" [U.S. empire in comparison to Britain], 1898
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Drawing signed by Cory - 98. Reproduced in The Bee.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 1 of 13). From "The Bee"., 1898
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16 sheets. Includes drawings principally by John Campbell Cory. Depictions of specific individuals include, among others, Joseph Pulitzer, James Gordon Bennett, maximo Gomez, William J. Bryan, and William R. Hearst.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 2 of 13). From "The Bee", "Up To Date", + Miscellaneous Publications., 1898, inclusive
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20 sheets. Includes drawings by John Campbell Cory, H.A. Thiede, and others. Specific individuals depicted include, among others, General Nelson A. Miles, Edwin L. Godkin, Commodore Schley, and various diplomats.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 3 of 13). From "The Judge" (Double page spreads)., 1898
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22 sheets. Sackett & Wilhelms Litho & Prg. Co. Drawings by Eugene Zimmerman, Victor Gillam, and Grant E. Hamilton.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 4 of 13). From "The Judge". (Double page spreads)., 1898, inclusive
Scope and Contents
25 sheets. Sackett & wilhelms Litho & Prg. Co, Drawings by Victor Gillam, Grant E. Hamilton, Eugene Zimmerman, and some by both Hamilton and Zimmerman.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 5 of 13). From "The Judge"., 1898, inclusive
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20 sheets. Sackett & Wilhelms Litho & Prg. Co. Drawings by Grant E. Hamilton, Victor Gillam, and Eugene Zimmerman. Unrelated directly to the war images, this folder also includes the April 30, 1898, cover art for the "Bicycle Number" featuring red, white and blue-clad women on bicycles.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 6 of 13). From "The Judge"., 1898, inclusive
Scope and Contents
20 sheets. Sackett & Wilhelms Litho & Ptg. Co. Drawings principally by Grant E. Hamilton, Arthur Young(?), Victor Gillam, and Eugene Zimmerman.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 7 of 13). From "The Judge"., 1898, inclusive
Scope and Contents
20 sheets. Sackett & Wilhelms Litho & Prg Co. Drawings principally by Eugene Zimmerman, Grant E. Hamilton, Schultze, Victor Gillam, and Otho Cushing.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 8 of 13). From "The Judge"., 1898, inclusive
Scope and Contents
10 sheets. Sackett & Wilhemls Llitho & Prg Co. Drawings principally by Victor Gillam, Grant E. Hamilton, and Eugene Zimmerman.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 9 of 13). From "Puck" (Double sheets), 1898, inclusive
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20 sheets. J. Ottmann Lith Co. Drawings principally by Louis Dalrymple, Joseph Keppler, J.S. Pughe, and Samuel Ehrhart.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 10 of 13). From "Puck" (Double sheets)., 1898, inclusive
Scope and Contents
26 sheets. J. Ottmann Lith Co. Drawings principally by Louis Dalrymple, Joseph Keppler, J.S. Pughe, and Samuel Ehrhart.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 11 of 13). From "Puck"., 1898, 1906, inclusive
Scope and Contents
20 sheets. Drawings principally by Louis Dalrymple, Joseph Keppler, and F.M. Howarth. The folder includes one Puck cover from January 24, 1906, concerning the Philippines, drawn by Frank A. Nankivell.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 12 of 13). From "Puck"., 1898, inclusive
Scope and Contents
16 sheets. Drawings principally by Louis Dalrymple, Joseph Keppler, J.S. Pughe, Samuel Ehrhart, and Rose O'Neill Latham.
Spanish-American War. (Folder 13 of 13). From "The Verdict"., 1898?-1899, inclusive
Scope and Contents
32 sheets, both single and double. Drawings principally by Horace Taylor, George Luks, MIRS, E. Noble, and Anthony. These images generally concern imperialism and the ramifications of the war rather than the war itself.
How the Police Facilitate Traffic at the Broadway Crossings., 1899
Scope and Contents
Reproduced drawing by George Luks in The Verdict. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 29, 1952.
Series VII. 20th Century, 1900-1943, c. 1958, 1977, inclusive
Scope and Contents
The series holds about 80 caricatures, plus four sets of cartoons clipped from newspapers of the 1910s-1920s. Most of these concern political matters, especially in relation to Tammany Hall corruption in the early twentieth century and the policies and presidential campaigns of Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt. There are a few cartoons concerning World War I and World War II, less than 10 on each subject. Among the artists in this series are Rollin Kirby, C.G. Bush, D. McCarthy, C.R. Macauley, Maurice Kellen, McDougall, Albert T. Reid, John Cassel, and others. The series ends in 1943, except for one Stan Mack cartoon from 1977 (see Series VII for a few cartoons that date from some undetermined point in the late twentieth century).
Arrangement
The series is arranged in approximate chronological order.
No title. [Tiger labeled "Democracy" crouches toward mouse eating cheese labeled "State Treasury".] [Tammany], 1900
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Bert Cobb. Acquisition(?) date on back: June 16, 1927.
No title. [Cleveland stands beneath umbrella over which Tammany tiger weeps enormous tears.], 1900
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Drawing. Signed (in pencil) C.G. Bush.
No title. [Man stands holding goose and lamb surrounded by two lambs and several different types of fowl. A peacock is saying, "get off my tail".], 1900
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Pen drawing. Signed PAL.
[In pencil] He Can't Help Dragging It In. [Bryan & Free Silver], 1900
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Pen drawing. Signed M.B. Trezevant. Acquisition(?) date on front: Jan. 8, 1907.
To Brother Jonathan. J.B. "O, Sir, please, Sir, do let us young Hanglo Saxons stand shoulder to shoulder agin the World. Think of our common tongue. Think of that there Mayflower. O, Sir, ain't blood thicker than water?" etc., etc. (B.J. guesses the Atlantic is not composed of blood). [John Bull/Brother Jonathan], 1901
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed O.X. Includes a typed letter to Mr. R.W.G. Vail(New York Historical Society), dated December 15, 1947, from Stuyvesant Fish, regarding this caricature.
"Thunder! my light's gone out." [Thomas Nast], 1901
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed C.G. Bush. Acquisition(?) date on back: Apr. 27, 1942.
Overweighted [Tiger sleeping on Brooklyn Bridge], 1901
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Reproduction of drawing signed W.A. Rogers. In Harper's Weekly, Oct. 19, 1901. Acquisition: Purchase, 1983.
"The Cartoons that made Prince Henry Famous", 1902
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A booklet of reprints of John T. McCutcheon's series of cartoons printed in The Chicago Record-Herald on the occasion of the visit of Prince Henry to the U.S.
The Encore, 1902
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Pen drawing. Signed Victor [...]. Published in New York Herald 1902. Acquisition(?) date on back: Apr. 22, 1947.
No title. [Locomotive driven by man wearing admiral's hat while man in armor rides on the cow catcher carrying spear marked "aggressive policy".], 1903
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Pencil drawing. Unsigned. Acquisition(?) date on front: July 30, 1903.
[Police Chief] Devery: This is where the red light belongs -- on Murphy's neck. [Tammany], 1903
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Reproduction of drawing signed D. McCarthy. Issued by the City Vigilance League 1903, Document No. 21.
Heeler: Here! Vote for Us! Citizen: No! I Vote for my wife and children! [Tammany], 1903
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Reproduction of drawing signed D. McCarthy. Issued by City Vigilance League 1903, Document No. 18. Stamped on back, "Collection of New-York Historical Society".
The Fight for New York. [Tammany], 1903
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Reproduction of drawing signed D. McCarthy. Issued by City Vigilance League 1903, Document No. 25. Stamped on back, "Collection of The New-York Historical Society".
Noroc sa dea Dyen!..., 1904
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Pen drawing. Signed W.C. Grimm. 04. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 2, 1921.
Uncle Sam's Hallowe'en. [Campaign of 1904], 1904
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. By S. Ehrhart. Acquisition: Purchase, June 28, 1961, Wilbur Fund
Above: Unconscious Humor. Below: "We are willing to grant peace, but only on terms which shall in no wise humiliate us!" [Russo-Japanese War], 1905
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Pen drawing. Signed Friggs. Acquisition: Herbert D. Halsey May 24, 1939.
Above: Notables in Cartoon. Below: Hon. John Boyd Thacher., 1906
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Reproduction of drawing by Farnum in The Times Union, Albany, NY, Saturday, April 28, 1906.
The Courtship of Bill Taft. Priscilla -- Why don't you speak for yourself. [Theodore Roosevelt standing shyly before seated woman identified as Republican Party. Taft is outside cabin door looking in.], 1907
Scope and Contents
Proof of lithograph published in Puck, April 24, 1907. *Not in File as of Feb. 10, 2022.
Is He To Become Only a Spectator? Red Star Liners Kroonland and Finland transferred from American to Belgian Register - news item. These vessels were built in 1902 at Philadelphia by American workers with American material., 1908
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of pen drawing by Williams on giant postcard. First appeared in "Public Ledger" Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 1908.
The Lost Child. Chorus of kindly cops. - Don't you know where you belong, little boy. The waif - Nooo! I'm a-all turned round., 1908
Scope and Contents
Photograph of pen drawing by Farhart in "Puck", Sept. 23, 1908. *Not in File as of Feb. 10, 2022.
Alone I Didn't Do It. Mr. Taft (Breathless but triumphant) "Thank You, Teddy!", 1908
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of drawing by Bernard Partridge for "Punch, Or The London Charivari", November 11, 1908.
The Heir Presumptive. [Theodore Roosevelt/ William Taft], 1908
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of drawing by Bernard Partridge in "Punch, Or The London Charivari", June 17, 1908.
Lining up for the Greatest Race in the World. [Theodore Roosevelt], 1909
Scope and Contents
Photograph of pen drawing by W.A. Rogers reproduced in Harper's Weekly, July 2, 1909. *Not in File as of Feb. 10, 2022.
[Title in pencil] Another Bearded Bird. [Theodore Roosevelt], 1909
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Inscribed "To my very, very good friend Marion J. Jerdery" Signed Rollin Kirby. Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 26, 1958.
[Title in pencil on back] Beating the Dutch; A Birch-Bark record depicting the aboriginal jubilation over selling Manhattan Island for $24., 1909
Scope and Contents
Pen and ink drawing. Signed William Crawford. Reproduced in "Puck" April 14, 1909. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 24, 1955.
The Blue Bird - For Happiness. [Theodore Roosevelt], 1910
Scope and Contents
Reproduction of drawing signed Wm. Walker(?) in The Evening Post, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1910. Stamped on back, "Collections of The New-York Historical Society".
Stop, Look, Listen. Professor Sam of the Department of Physics. "Gentlemen, we are about to witness what really happens when an Irresistable Force meets an Immovable Body. [Theodore Roosevelt]., 1912
Scope and Contents
Proof of lithograph. After drawing by Joseph Keeppler published in "Puck" March 27, 1912. *Not in File as of Feb. 24, 2022.
Nobody Loves Him. -- He's going out into the garden and eat worms. [Theodore Roosevelt, Bull Moose Party], 1912
Scope and Contents
Pen drawing. Signed Alford. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 13, 1926.
No title. [The Goddess of History with mallet and chisel incising on monument, "I have been Mayor" Wm. J. Gaynor 1851-1913.]
Scope and Contents
Reproduced in The New York World, Friday, September 12, 1913. Inscription at bottom reads, "To Mrs. S. Lichtenstein, with kind regards and good wishes --[signed] C.R. Macauley Sept. 11, 1913. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 20, 1943.
William Sulzer political cartoons, 1913-1914, inclusive
Scope and Contents
8 mounted panels of political cartoons clipped from newspapers concerning Sulzer's fight with Tammany Hall (1913) and his nomination for governor on the Progressive Party ticket (1914). (Similar cartoons are in the William Sulzer papers, and may have originally been part of those.)
At Full Gallop [New York Banking Regulation, Lobbyists as Ku Klux Klansmen], 1915
Scope and Contents
Crayon drawing. Signed Rollin Kirby. Reproduced in The New York World, March 19, 1915.
"Mr. Hughes Kissed Her!" [W. Wilson], 1916
Scope and Contents
Photograph of reproduction of crayon drawing by Fitzpatrick in The Literary Digest for August 19, 1916 from The St. Louis Post Dispatch. *Not in File as of Feb. 24, 2022.
Ready to Swing Round the Circle. [Chas. E. Hughes], 1916
Scope and Contents
Photograph of reproduction of crayon drawing by Rollin Kirby in The Literary Digest, August 16, 1916, from the NY World. *Not in File as of Feb. 24, 2022.
No title. [Soldiers marching with Ghost of George Washington on horseback.] [World War I], 1918
Scope and Contents
Drawing. Signed McDougall. The American Army Gazette - Hibbs Bldg. Washington D.C. Acquisition(?) date on back: June 15, 1958 (Acc. Sales Fund).
No title. [American (?) soldier in full kit, marked in weight, stepping on a foreign (?) soldier. Bomb blasts in the background.] [World War I], 1918
Scope and Contents
Drawing. Signed McDougall. On back (in pen), "Private Buck's dream after a long, midday hike." Acquisition(?) date on back: June 15, 1958 (Acc. Sales Fund).
Cheering Buck Up [World War I], 1918
Scope and Contents
Drawing. Signed by McDougall. Acquisition(?) date on back: June 15, 1958. (Acc. Sales Fund).
He Might Have Been a Gas-Fitter., 1918
Scope and Contents
Drawing. Signed McDougall. Acquisition(?) date on back: June 15, 1958 (Acc. Sales Fund).
Mess-Room recreations: Watching the New Recruit Eat. [World War I], 1918
Scope and Contents
Drawing. Signed McDougall. Acquisition(?) date on back: June 15, 1958. (Acc. Sales Fund).
Execution of the Hun Chief. The Death of Militarism, 1918
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Copyright by R.A., New York
General John J. Pershing. [A full-face caricature of Gen. Pershing surrounded by smaller caricatures of men, all identified by name and position.], 1919
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Drawing with some smaller drawings pasted on. Signed Greene.
- Life's Darkest Moment - [Boy and dog], 1919
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Drawing. Signed H.T. Webster.
Maurice Kellen cartoons., circa 1910s, inclusive
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Clips of cartoons from newspapers. With headings "The Day of Rest," "What Really Happened," and others.
Political cartoons [11 items], 1908-1916, inclusive
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A small set of cartoons clipped from newspapers. By C.R. Macauley and others.
Political cartoons [approximately 41 items], circa 1915-1919, inclusive
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Newspaper cartoons. Most are by Albert T. Reid. 3 are inscribed by Reid. Gift of Frederick Hicks,July 16, 1946.
The Tomato Surprise. [Social], 1920
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Reproduction of pen drawing by Rea Irwin. *Not in File as of Feb. 24, 2022.
No title. [Portrait of Harry Lauder in Scottish Kilt.], 1920
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Ink drawing with watercolor. Signed W.C. Starrett. Acquisition(?) date on back: Sept. 1, 1943.
Sweet Land of Liberty, Of Thee I Sing. [Prohibition, Blue Laws], 1921
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Color reproduction of lithograph. Signed Wallace Robinson - 21. Copyright 1921 John J. Cusick. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 5, 1928.
What Could be Sweeter? [Murphy, Hylan, Hearst], 1921
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Reproduction of crayon drawing by John Cassel in The New York Evening World. Copyright 1921 by the Press Publishing Company. Acquisition date: March 12, 1948
18 newspaper reproductions of caricatures by Rollin Kirby published in the New York World., 1921-1922, inclusive
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Newspaper reproductions. Principal themes concern the political connections between William Randolph Hearst, John Hylan, and Tammany Hall; and Prohibition. Acquisition date: March 12, 1948
Mutt and Jeff cartoon. "Sixty Seconds Make One Minute", 1922
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Reproduction of cartoon strip from The World, Wednesday, May 24, 1922.
Central Park Fifty Years From Now. [New-York Historical Society safeguarding tree as museum piece], 1925
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Pencil drawing. Signed Rollin Kirby. Also includes reproduction of pen drawing. Reproduced in The New York World, May 22, 1925. [In pen on back] "Gift of The World, 1925."
"O, How I Hate to get up in the Morning!" [Dawes, Hoover], 1925
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Pencil drawing. [Signed] Rollin Kirby. Acquisition(?) date on back: July 6, 1948.
Caricatures of Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, Maj. Gen. Jas. G. Harbord, Brig. Gen. Preston Brown., 1926
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Drawing. Signed [illegible]. Acquisition(?) date on back: July 6, 1948. Also on back, stamped "Finished. Chicago Herald and Examiner Engraving Dept.", with date.
G.O.P. [Rider with umbrella seated on elephant. Dark storm clouds in background.], 1930
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Pencil drawing. Signed at right J.C.; at left John Cassel.
Good Work, Mr. Commissioner. [Vincent Coll Gang], 1931
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Drawing. Signed Rollin Kirby. [On front] "Presented to my friend Wm. T. Dewart with the compliments of the artist and the affectionate regards of the 'impresario' [unreadable signature] October 1931"
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Alexander Konta., 1931
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Drawing. Signed Willy Pogany.
It happens in the best regulated families. [Freedom of the Press], 1933
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Reproduction of pen and ink drawing by "Ding" (J.N. Darling). Copyright, 1933, New York Tribune, Inc. Acquisition(?) date on back: Dec. 6, 1950.
The International Poker Game! [Stabilization Fund], 1934
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Drawing. "To my esteemed friend Allen Lawrence Story who fully sympathizes with Uncle Sam's position" [Signed] C.K. Berryman, Evening Star 1934, Washington, D.C. Acquisition(?) date on back: Sept. 13, 1940.
10 Murals by Jeremiah II entitled, "The More Abundant Life" ... employing quotations from the speeches of Franklin D. Roosevelt., 1936
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Reproductions of murals exhibited by The Defenders of Democracy, Inc., a national non partisan organization.
"Sometimes on nights like this I can still hear it rumble by." [3rd Avenue elevated train], 1939
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Drawn by Charles Addams. Page from the New Yorker.
War is "El" News Item:- "Ninth Avenue Elevated Structure will be turned into Munitions for Defense." [World War II], 1941
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Pen drawing. Signed by B. Johnstone. From the New York World Telegram - 1941. Acquisition(?) date on back: Jan. 22, 1941
The Season's Greetings. Carl Hoffman. 1941. Tipos Californianos., 1941
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Greeting card with a Augusto ferran lithograph inside. The lithograph is entitled Tipos Californianos. A Good Freight. Noted inside: "Number 5 of a series of twelve California lithographs published at Havana in 1850. In pencil on back, "By Grabhorn Press."
Time is Short, Adolph! [Hitler, World War II], 1942
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Drawing. Drawn for Philco by Sherman Cooke. Acquisition(?) date on back: Mar. 29, 1943.
You're Slipping, Doctor Goebbels! [Hitler, World War II], 1942
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Drawing. Drawn for Philco by William Maxwell. Acquisition(?) date on back: Mar. 29, 1943.
Out on a Long, Long Limb. [World War II], 1942
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Drawing. Drawn for Philco by S.J. Ray. Acquisition(?) date on back: Mar. 29, 1943.
Let's Hit'em Hard, America! [World War II], 1942
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Drawing. Drawn for Philco by Sid Hix. Acquisition(?) date on back: Mar. 29, 1943.
The United Nations...For War and For Peace, 1942
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Reproduction of cartoon by Miguel Covarrubias published in Vogue, May 1, 1942. On back [in pencil] "Gift of Conde Nast June 2, 1942."
He's Passing the Ammunition, Too! [World War II], 1943
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Drawing. Drawn for Philco by Paule Toring. Acquisition(?) date on back: Mar. 29, 1943.
...In The Axis' Face [World War II], 1943
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Drawing. Drawn for Philco by Crawford. Acquisition(?) date on back: Mar. 29, 1943.
New York's Summer Festival, circa 1958, inclusive
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[text, top] FATHER KNICK: "Come one, come all! My theatres, skyscrapers, shops, stores, churches, beaches, cafes, cathedrals, floor shows, concerts, parks, hotels, waterfront, shipping, live TV, museums, par excellence, all, all for your fun, profit, instruction, inspiration and fond memories. Come one, come all! Eventually, why not now?"
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
Uncle Sam with "Sputnik I" and "Sputnik II" orbiting around his hat. On wall behind him is image of a "Founding Father" and "Thanksgiving 1621.", circa 1958, inclusive
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Caption: "Aw, Sam, lift up your chin. Americans have been surprised before."
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
Father Knick: "Bound for nowhere but up, it seems.", circa 1958, inclusive
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Image of Father Knick in hot air balloon basket with banner "N.Y. City Tax Rate"
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
Snake coiled around skyscrapers with the words "Traffic Jams" on its body, circa 1958, inclusive
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[text, center] The City's Industrial Life
[text, bottom] The Constrictor
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
Martini glass inscribed "One Drink Too Many" with a car riding on its inside rim, circa 1958, inclusive
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Caption: The most dangerous curve in the world.
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
If you must pass the car ahead, choose the moment when you are both nearing a crossroad, circa 1958, inclusive
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Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
The Chronic Invalid, circa 1958, inclusive
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Text, top: FATHER KNICK: "I coulda swore it woulda made me feel fit as a fiddle."
Image: Father Knick holding "15¢ FARE" medicine bottle and wearing "TRANSIT DEFICT" bandana.
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
Father Knick: Maybe I Should Look For The Beam In My Own Eye, circa 1958, inclusive
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Image: Father Knick reading "BULLETIN / Nat King Cole Roughed Up By Hoodlums In Alabama / Salor [?] Columnist's Sight Still In Danger From Acid Throwing."
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
Uncle Sam reading a monument listing American achievements, circa 1958, inclusive
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Caption: If Communist originality can win over this heritage we deserve to lose.
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
"Father Knick" holding a lantern above caption "Far into the night", circa 1958, inclusive
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Text, top: "No, I'm not looking for an honest man. I'm looking for that rarer bird, the pleasant tax."
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
Dwight D. Eisenhower holding paper reading "Atomic Weapons Program" while looking at portrait of Theodor Roosevelt bearing caption "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick", circa 1958, inclusive
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Text, top: IKE: "You had the right idea, T.R."
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
The Mayor: "As I was saying when I was so very happily interrupted—", circa 1958, inclusive
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Text, bottom left: Dept. of Buildings / Housing /Traffic / Power Houses
Text, bottom right: Piers / N.Y.C. vs Albany / City Budget / J.D. and Crime
Drawn by C. D. Batchelor (1888-1977) for the New York Daily News. Gift of the artist, 1958.
The Day the City Council Tried to Give Itself a Raise, 1977
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Comic strip, 10 panels, by Stan Mack. Acquisition 2000.97.
Series VII. Undetermined Dates, 19th century-20th century, inclusive
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This series holds about 30 caricatures that are undated and whose approximate dates could not be determined with enough certainty during preparation of this inventory to allocate them to one of the other series. As more information is found over time, it is expected that these items will be shifted to their appropriate place in the other series.
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The series is arranged in rough chronological order based on the processing archivist's estimate of their general timeframe.
Brother Jonathan Administering a Salutary Cordial to John Bull [War of 1812, Matthew Perry?], circa 1812?
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Plate from a modern publication with imsge of the print.
No title. [Hypocrisy of lenders], 1830s?
No title [Election campaign], 1830s?
La Revanche / Messvorstellungen am Missouri [Slave trade], 1830s?, inclusive
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2 related prints. Both appear to be on theme of role reversal of slave auctions, with white Europeans displayed. La Revanche, acquisition (?) date May 6, 1899; the other April 16, 1906.
Lydia Thompson's Return to America, circa 1868?
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Printed by Maclure & Macdonald of London & Glasgow
Social caricatures, 1860s?, inclusive
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6 matted caricatures of individuals in their various social roles, each with a short poem: "An author" by A.J. Fisher; "The captain," unattributed; untitled (a horse groom or jockey) by J.T. Wood; "Soldier" by N.Y. Union Valentine Co.; "The Sentinel," unattributed; and untitled (a woman in finery) by J.T. Wood.
To a Black Republican, 1870s?
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H. De Marsan, publisher. With racist text.
Social caricatures, 1870s?, inclusive
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5 small caricatures on social matters related to women, "cleanliness is next to godliness," pipe smoking, and nursery play.
The Boomerang, All the Way From Salt River. Tenth Edition, 1870s?
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Broadsheet of 43 small cartoons, which appears to be a satire on Philadelphia politics. Engraver: D. Scattergood
"A Walking Stick!" [Social manners], 1880s?
Hypocrite [Alcohol abstinence], 1880s?
Long-eared Fool [Caricature of teacher?], 1880s?
The Chinese Wall Down at Last [Japan forcing China to open trade], circa 1900?, inclusive
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Drawn by Gillam. From Judge. Sackett & Wilhelms Litho Co. Acquisition date: March 20, 1946
No title. [Croker/Tammany and McLaughlin/Brooklyn Ring], circa 1900?
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Pen and ink drawing. By F. Opper. Acquisition: Purchase, June 28, 1961, Wilbur Fund
No title. [A man wielding ax in crowd of mostly women and children on shpboard], circa 1900?
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Drawing. Signed Mo Flabert. Acquisition(?) date on back: June 16, 1927.
Why They Stick. Komrad's I again gloryfy in coveying to you of our wonderful achievements which me and Gott has led you to. That you may enjoy Kultur to the end. [German chemical warfare], 1910s?
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Drawing. Signed R.M.S.
Getting Another Golden Egg [League of Nations], 1910s?
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Drawing. Signed by Lute Pease. On back [in pencil] "Purchase, April 1981".
No title. [Man (Sydney Rosenfeld) dressed in dress and bonnet, holding out bag of money labelled "Subscribers" "Contributors" to female figure dressed in toga labelled "Century Theater". On other side, male figure in toga, arms crossed, labelled "Nat'l Arts Theater".], 1910s?
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Drawing. Signed PAL. On back [in blue pencil] "The Leap Year Theatrical Proposal Mr. Sydney Rosenfeld as the shy damsel. The National Arts Theater as the jilted lover. The Century Theater as the sought lover." Acquisition(?) date on back: Feb. 2, 1921.
No title. [Man and cat viewed from below.], 1920s?
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Drawing. Signed by Hy-Mayer. Stamped on back: "Samuel T. Shaw Memorial Collection 1948".
No title. [Man dressed in colonial garb holding a skunk.], 1920s?
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Drawing. [In pencil] Rough Sketch.
Portrait of man [Franklin D. Roosevelt?] with devils on shoulders., 1930s?
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Colored drawing. Unsigned. Acquisition(?) date on back: March 17, 1952.
Above: Uncle "Chew" Wilson (2 Quid Man) and the Campaign Cigar. Below: Toonerville Folks., 1950s?
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Drawing. Signed F. Fox. Inscribed on front: "To Mr. J.A. Voice with compliments of Fontaine Fox".
A Historical Landmark Will Be Erected on This Site, 1960s?
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Signed, illegible. New Yorker-type cartoon.
"Be gentle with it, men. It's a historic landmark." [Destruction of historic buildings], 1970s?
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Pen and ink drawing by Edward Koren.