Editorial Cartoons

Print shows on the left, King Louis-Philippe in a right side profile, whiskers obscuring his face, with his hand over the mouth of a female printer, representing freedom of the press, and showing on the far lef More

Columbia seated at desk at the front of a classroom with members of Congress seated on each side of the room divided by the Mason-Dixon line, the North on the left and the South on the right; there is fighting More

Cartoon shows Uncle Sam waving Union troops off to Virginia, telling them that he will take care of the women and children who are gathered around him, as well as two large bags labeled "gold." Illus. in: Harp More

A Civil War cartoon showing New York Herald publisher and editor, James Gordon Bennett, as an American Indian whose pants, torso, and face are embellished with the Stars and Stripes. He awaits the arrival of a More

Three panel cartoon showing three men, one unfortunate who was drafted, and two others who are offering various excuses for not being eligible for the draft. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 295 (1862 Augu More

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1863 May 23, p. 144. Caption: Doubtful citizen- Sir, do you sell Copperhead Badges? I want one. Patriotic storekeeper- This is the only badge you Copperheads des More

Editorial cartoon shows three caricatured Copperheads advancing on Columbia who holds a shield labeled "Union" and a sword. Although Clement Vallandigham was one of the leading members of the Copperhead Party, More

Editorial cartoon shows Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate states, offering a new pair of boots to General Beauregard who, though barefoot, would rather have food for his troops.

Cartoon showing Lord Punch saying, "That was Jeff Davis, Pam! Don't you recognise him?" and Lord Pam replying "Hm! Well, not exactly--may have to do so some of these days." Sign reads "America, another federal More

Illustration showing Columbia asking a returning soldier about her "Wayward Sister" on the road back to "U.S.," as a distant figure representing the Confederacy approaches. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 9, no. More

Andrew Johnson holds a leaking kettle, labeled "The Reconstructed South", towards a woman representing liberty and Columbia, carrying a baby representing the newly approved 14th Constitutional Amendment. Illus. More

A former slave owner, General Wade Hampton, wearing oversized spurs, a hat with a ragged peacock feather stuck in the band, and a cat-o'-nine-tails sticking out of a pocket, speaking to a former slave identifie More

Indians painting themselves with artist's paint, as the artist runs away. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1867 Sept. 21, vol. 25, p. 16.

An African American man, a former Union soldier, proudly displays a slip of paper labeled "A vote" while a disgruntled former Confederate soldier, with a frown on his face, his hands in his pockets, and a torn More

Cartoon showing polite Frenchman saying to Sioux Indian: "Ah? oui-ya-as. I flatter myself to have the honor to address Mistare Andrewes Johnsons." Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1867 Feb. 23, p. 368.

Two panel cartoon showing Andrew Johnson standing on the top step of a step-ladder and lifting a large, heavy book from a high bookshelf; he falls off the ladder and is crushed by the book, the "Constitution of More

Political cartoon showing a congressman being bothered by crowd of people seeking politically appointed jobs. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1869 April 17, p. 256, top left.

Cartoon showing ruins of Wall Street and other buildings, dead animals piled up on street, and sign reading "this 'street' is closed for repairs." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 13, 1869 Oct. 16, p. 672.

Senator, "Borah," dressed as child, offering "Soviet" egg to Uncle Sam.

Child passing money to man blowing bubble, possibly at bank teller window, next to sign: "Blowupp & burstt bankers and breakers. Pass in your 'soaps' and see it grow!!" "Bonds," "stocks," "security," "bank note More

"William Tell" shooting arrow of peaceful arbitration from bow of settlement at man with apple labelled "Alabama claims" on his head as crowds observe. The last scene of the William Tell tragedy shows Tell lift More

Goat, "con--fusion," climbing steps to "Albany assembly" with man in top hat, possibly a legislator, and tammany tiger in back of building. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet More

Horace Greeley with "C.S." (Carl Schurz?) coaxing an Afro-American to shake hands with two men, one wearing hat labeled "Ku Klux Klan" and one wearing hat labeled "Tammany," who are hiding weapons behind their More

Man riding tiger chained to treadmill, "The local machine, patented by Boss Tweed," with White House in the distance; "14 St. & 3rd Ave, N.Y." on lamppost; "crook," "hook," "double-dealing," "deceit," ... on tr More

Uncle Sam speaking to the Geneva court about Alabama claims. Liberty(?) sits in the seat of judgement. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, vol. 16, no. 813, 1872 July 27, cover illustration.

One cartoon showing mosquitos playing musical instruments. The other cartoon showing men, some in military uniforms, singing a song about Indian boys; Musical notations on large musical staff use stylized figur More

Financiers and politicians, on large train, crushing American working men; skeleton hovering above. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's budget of fun, 1873 April, no. 181, pp. 8-9.

Cartoon concerning dishonesty in the House of Representatives. Illus. in: Wild oats, v. 6, no. 76 (1874 Feb. 5), pp. 8-9.

Uncle Sam saying to Ulysses S. Grant, "Hold there! Hold there, General! I have tolerated your abuses of your office long enough. ..." Grant replying "March those legislators out. I am going to have my way in th More

Cartoon showing man holding Bible and Henry Ward Beecher with right hand raised. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's budget of fun, 1875 June, no. 207, p. 1.

Spotted Tail, an Indian, telling Ulysses S. Grant that the press had published statements, to the effect that the Indians had stigmatized the Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner of Indian Affairs as liar More

Cartoon showing a man, "white league," laying cornerstone, "extermination of the niggers," in front of crowd of skeletons, "resuscitated democracy," with capitol building in background flying flag of the Confed More

One cartoon shows Indian on wheeled platform in front of War Dept. with Interior Dept. across the street. The other cartoon shows two men lifting rag baby to "Inflation bridge (sighs) size, with sign "Democrati More

A large bear hugs a Turkish man, who clasps a bloody dagger, in a tight grip. No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower right: JT monogram / 1877. Title from Punch. Bequest and gift; Caroline and More

Cartoon showing statue of Andrew Jackson sitting on hog atop tomb, "To the victors belong the spoils--A. Jackson". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 April 28, p. 325.

Cupid standing by Uncle Sam, who is seated on steps, next to an equestrian statue of Ulysses S. Grant, Grant walking, followed by George M. Robeson, Murphy, Orville E. Babcock, William W. Belknap, Shepherd, Wil More

Sitting Bull seated on stool "Canada". Public domain photograph - historical image of Canada, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

One illustration, on page with advertisements, showing Indian pointing to dock with sign "steamers for Europe" with crowds of people departing. Another illustration showing man carrying North Pole. Illus. in: H More

Indian holding up rifle labelled "seventee shooter" over dead man. Sign on spear reads, "no ploughs wanted." Illus. in: Puck, 1879 Oct. 15, vol. 6, p. 506.

Indian, Little Hatchet, saying, "Me know nothing about White River massacre. White man bad; steal, kill, get drunk, and lie. Me good--make pale face 'good' too." Little Hatchet probably refers to chief Ouray fr More

Two cartoons, the left image showing Secretary Schurz saying to Indians, "Wilful waste makes woful [sic] want." The right image showing an "iron-clad" and fort made of playing cards surrounded by text: "We are More

Cartoon showing Ulysses S. Grant, wearing Civil War uniform, in front of tents "Camp Bourbon," "post trading tent," etc., and Belknap, Cameron, Williams, and Murphy, as soldiers with unhappy faces, handing dama More

Anthropomorphized liquor bottle and money bag. Public domain reproduction of political cartoon, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cartoon shows Ulysses S. Grant and J.D. Cameron flying kite, with portrait of Grant with tail "third term" from top of building. Lightning from cloud "independent press" strikes the kite, and wind gust "public More

Illus. in: Puck, v. 6, 1880 Feb. 4, pp. 782-783.

Uncle Sam standing over Indians at edge of cliff, with workers behind him. Illus. in: Puck, 1880 Sept. 29, p. 53.

Ulysses S. Grant with walking stick, "war record", wandering through cemetery of two term presidents, including George Washington, Monroe, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, and Jefferson, with dome of the U.S. Capito More

Cartoon showing Uncle Sam seated at table with cards labelled "Indian policy," which had been stacked up, being blown down by white men as Indians look on. Illus. in: Puck, 1881, Sept. 14, p. 24-25.

Cartoon showing Chester Arthur, carrying rope "2nd term aspiration" and holding out "bill excluding Chinese for 10 years" as sop to three-headed dog "western vote." Illus. in: Puck, v. 11, 1882 May 17, p. 163.

Top illustration satirizing "reported alliance between the Mormons and Indians". Bottom illustration shows Jewish refugees from Russia with their belongings, in a marine terminal in the United States. Illus. in More

Cartoon concerning Irish and Chinese immigration to the United States, showing "Fritz" and "Pat" seated at table talking. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1882 March 25, p. 192.

Soldier guarding starving Indian. Caption continues: "The rations of the Indian having been reduced, the military must prevent him from helping himself, and must guard him till he starves to death." Illus. in: More

A cartoon showing laborers, among whom are Irishmen, an African American, a Civil War veteran, Italian, Frenchman, and a Jew, building a wall against the Chinese. Congressional mortar is used to mount blocks of More

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

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"Don't talk to me, Maguire; I tell you education is a humbug. I had my son Tim taught writin' an' what's the result? Why, he's servin' a term for forgery. Whilst Dinnis, my other boy, who never had a day's scho More

Cartoon showing Boss Kelly (?), dressed as Indian, holding knife behind back of Grover Cleveland.

Man kneeling on canal boat being pulled by Republican Party elephant, while Uncle Sam and woman on bridge watch. "The new Mulligan letters: latest out. 'Bitter, burning, and humiliating to the last degree.' J.G More

Man standing next to woman and child chasing person dressed in a New York Daily Press newspaper, printed with scandalous headlines, away from his house. Variant title on verso: The only way to make him mind his More

Illustration shows a woman knocking on the door at the polls, a Chinese man stands next to her; an Irish man, thumbing his nose, and an African American man, are looking out a window.

Pencil sketch of woman on verso; not on digital file. Variant title on verso: Tony Weller's advice to Uncle Sam. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Publis More

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Cartoon showing New York Sun newspaper publisher Dana as a Chinese man putting papers concerning Gen. Butler on flames of stove, as Gen. Butler, also as a Chinese, sits on the stove. Illus. in: Puck, 1884 Aug. More

A lion stands on a hilltop viewing advancing colonial troops, bearing the banners of Canada and Australia, depicted as uniformed lion cubs.

Congressman Samuel Cox fanning Turkish official, possibly a Sultan, who is surrounded by servants; "Sunset Cox" on fan.

Tammany boss Honest John Kelly leads a parade of men who carry a banner that reads, "Tammany Hall. 'This Is Our Funeral'." Kelly leans on a cane and wears a shoulder sling for an injured arm. One eye is cover More

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

Lion with crown on head being attacked by men on camels, while man in box "Mohammed" watches scene from overhead and another man, seated next to keg of dynamite in front of lion, smokes a pipe. Variant title on More

"Here is an offender who has been captured in the very act of ball playing ... there are those who say our police force is inefficient." Title from mat. Not published. Cf. CAI - Woolf, no. 3 (A size) for publis More

Cf. CAI - Woolf, no. 4 (A size) for unpublished version. (DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's bazaar, 18:152 (Feb. 28, 1885).

Cartoon showing Indian with bucket of war paint and tomahawk coming out of volcano. Illustration on page with advertisements. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1885 July 4, p. 436.

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 6:133 (Sept. 3, 1885).

First panel: Man, "Commissioner of Life," arrives at wharf on island of Cyprus, looks for ancient artifacts and finds only a "Toy Store." Second panel: Man continues search and finds abandoned lot with sign "Pr More

"What did you let him go for? I've been insulted & I've got to lick somebody" on verso. Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: L More

A frozen Uncle Sam sits on a map of the United States, covered in a blanket of snow. Jack Frost, who watches from behind in the sea has his arms folded and a horn at his side. No copyright information found wi More

President Grover Cleveland busily sweeps dirt from the front door of the White House. His back is turned toward an angry Columbia, who castigates him for ignoring a garland labeled "Stock Tele[-]" lying beneat More

"Congress. How do you spose I can carry that bill? Don't you see how I'm loaded? Not one cent for Liberty, millions for jobs?" Verso. Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0042). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illus More

Caption for illus. at lower right reads: Social life in the occident. A western house-warming. Illus. in: Puck, 1886 Sept. 29, p. 69.

Man with shield, "[...]cinnati [...]ercial Gazette," is possibly Murat Halstead; man with spear is Senator John Logan. Title continues on verso: The celebrated Logan-Halstead combination in their world-renowned More

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"Wanted, a janitor. Salary (& tips) $17,000.00" on sign. Variant title on verso: A new and lucrative profession discovered. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congre More

Man seated at desk possibly Grover Cleveland; "Old Jacksonian, C.O.D. Patriot" on bag; "Jenkins" on papers in coat pocket. Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Li More

Irish-American Uncle Sam wearing hat with pipe and four-leaf clover pulling at coat of arms under words "The Old Boston State Hou[se]." (DLC/PP-1933:0118). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Libra More

"Assisted emigrants for Great Britain passage paid by Uncle Sam" on ship; "Monopoly, the cow with many mouths to feed" on sign; "J. Hawbuck, N.Y. Legislature" on bag; and "Anti Common Sense Society" on sign at More

"Legislature, Albany" on sign; "prohibition" on sword; man in chains possibly James Blaine; Cf. CA1-A-Rogers 8. Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Co More

"New York Bar"; "The (D.D.) Field Code" on rocks. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 31:264 (April 9, 1887).

Cartoon showing Dana, an old man getting ready for bed, trying to blow out gas light "Civil Service Reform gas". Illus. in: Puck, 1887 Jan. 12, p. 325.

Man standing next to Uncle Sam, possibly Grover Cleveland; man in center wrapped in tiger skin; two men at left wrapped in newspapers, "The Sun" and "Louisville Courier-Journal."

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 32:440 (June 16, 1888).

Man, holding axe "Independent Vote," splitting piece of wood, "TheSaloon ticket," away from larger piece of wood, "The Democratic National Ticket." Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of More

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1932:0029). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 32:36 (Jan. 14, 1888).

"If you don't see what you want, ask for it" on sign; "Suit of war taxed common cloth. Tariff 89%" on coat; "Untaxed whiskey, 20 [cents] gal." on jug. Title on verso. Variant title on verso: The McKinley 'all w More

"American labor pays war taxes on all these articles for the sole benefit of Trust, Monopoly & Co."; "Imported, Duty Free, by Trust, Monopoly & Co. to compete with American labor" on sign under laborer. Title o More

Cartoon showing Uncle Sam as "U.S. Customs" in front of imported goods counter and man as "monopoly" standing in front of domestic goods counter holding out their hands for money from "consumer". Illus. in: Har More

Political cartoon showing man labelled "Mills" opening tariff "protection" gate so that waterfall of "European pauper manufacturers" floods out American industries and mills.

"Free Whiskey" and "20 cents per gallon" on snakes. Public domain photograph of 19th-century drawing, person, portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cartoon showing Harrison using "campaign lemon squeezer" to squeeze political appointees into coins dropping into barrel "campaign fund".

Political cartoon showing Thomas Brackett Reed as a boy, crying to Uncle Sam, with another boy pulling small wagon "pig iron, Kelley," while President Grover Cleveland trims "tariff, the protection hedge" to re More

Cartoon showing Benjamin Harrison planting a chestnut tree and Postmaster General John Wanamaker watching him. Wanamaker asks: "Your excellency, how do you like Pennsylvania?" Benjamin Harrison replies: "A litt More

Cartoon showing Benjamin Harrison pulling "pension frauds" from mouth of dog "investigation of frauds" and Green Berry Raum pulling "Harrison" from chair "Rep administration".