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[John Bull and the Yankee barber]

[John Bull and the Yankee barber]

Title from handwritten notation on mat. Study for etching, plate 1, published in "Scraps" #2, 1830. Purchase; Childs Gallery; (DLC/PP-1984:366). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Capture of secession varmints / T. Gunn.

Capture of secession varmints / T. Gunn.

Cartoon shows Brother Jonathan pulling skunks (caricatures of southern secessionists) out of the back pockets of John Bull. Caption: Bull- "What are you about, sir? Picking my pockets, eh?" Jonathan- "Don't ge... More

The dangerous playmate--A singular instance of fascination

The dangerous playmate--A singular instance of fascination

Cartoon showing innocent infant "Jonny Bull" feeding coins to snake "Rebellion, slavery". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 5, no. 259 (1861 Dec. 14), p. 800.

The European plan / Th. Nast. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The European plan / Th. Nast. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Maréchal MacMahon of France, using scissors labeled "Canal", is cutting a map of North and South America on which the Mason-Dixon line has been drawn through the Isthmus of Panama; John Bull stands to the left ... More

History repeats itself / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

History repeats itself / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Julius Caesar or a Roman centurion, in the background, tumbling off a pillar of stones labeled "Rome, Etruria, Britain, Asia, [and] Africa", and in the middle distance, on a bit of land label... More

"Change about" - the monkey the master / Gillam.

"Change about" - the monkey the master / Gillam.

Illustration shows a monkey turning the crank on an organ labeled "Home Sweet Home Rule" with one foot, it is wearing a hat with a feather labeled "Parnell", and holding a shillelagh labeled "80 members" in one... More

"Peace" assured / J. Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

"Peace" assured / J. Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows William E. Gladstone dressed as an old woman wearing keys labeled "Suez, Gibraltor, [and] Herat", pushing John Bull into a kissing embrace with Tsar Nicholas II who is, likewise, being pushed... More

Peace, but not business / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Peace, but not business / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a perplexed Uncle Sam standing in front of a store labeled "Notice - No Reciprocity in Trade Here" that is well-stocked with items available for international trade; a man labeled "Trade" is ... More

The angel of peace / J. Keppler.

The angel of peace / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows Otto von Bismarck standing in the middle of a seesaw that is resting on the back of "Turkey" who is being refreshed with "English Salts" by John Bull, a carpet bag at his feet filled with pap... More

[Egypt and John Bull] - Public domain  drawing

[Egypt and John Bull] - Public domain drawing

A seductive-looking female figure of Egypt with one hand on her hip sits on the edge of a bed or couch opposite John Bull. Although she sits facing him, he sits looking forward with his hands folded, not looki... More

Not up to the mark yet / J.K. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Not up to the mark yet / J.K. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows Uncle Sam shaking hands with John Bull who is holding a yacht labeled "Valkyrie"; between them is the America's Cup on a pedestal labeled with the names of American yachts and the year they won the ... More

"And John, he pays the freight" / F.M. Hutchins.

"And John, he pays the freight" / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows Queen Victoria holding up an infant labeled "Little New Duke of York. Christening Robe Cost £300." She presents the baby to John Bull who is holding a paper that states "Heavy Expense Account - Roya... More

A relic of the dark ages / F. Opper.

A relic of the dark ages / F. Opper.

Print shows John Bull standing in the "House of Lords", looking over a curtain at an old man wearing a crown and robe, clutching a large book labeled "Mediæval Traditions of the British Peerage" and a large sc... More

The American farmer - where he has to sell, and where he has to buy / Dalrymple.

The American farmer - where he has to sell, and where he has to buy / ...

Print shows Uncle Sam as an American farmer trying to sell his products labeled "Pork, Wheat, Butter, Beef, Oats", and corn overseas where there is stiff "Open Competition" at the "Market of the World" represen... More

Warming up a sure winner / J.S. Pughe.

Warming up a sure winner / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows Puck as a jockey on a galloping horse labeled "Free Trade" on a racetrack labeled "International Commercial Race-Track", with John Bull standing on the track next to the British Prime Minister Lord ... More

Two kinds of fool Americans / F.M. Hutchins.

Two kinds of fool Americans / F.M. Hutchins.

Print shows Puck standing between two views of Americans depicted on large sheets of paper; on the left are "The Jingoes" identified as "Reid, Frye, Hoar, [and] Lodge" among others, Reid carries a flag that sta... More

A rival who has come to stay / Dalrymple.

A rival who has come to stay / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam standing with his arms spread on a solid dock labeled "U.S." next to a sign that states "Uncle Sam - The ship builder re-established with great success in 1893. American ships for American... More

Puck magazine cover - John Bull's dilemma / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - John Bull's dilemma / Dalrymple.

Print shows John Bull sitting on a rock facing a dilemma; across a narrow body of water is a man holding a sword labeled "Kurd Atrocities" and a handgun, about to strike a kneeling woman labeled "Armenia". John... More

Merely wants to know / F. Opper.

Merely wants to know / F. Opper.

Print shows Uncle Sam with a feather in his hat labeled "Victory", holding America's Cup labeled "Yachting Champion", a cricket bat labeled "Cricket Champion", and a medal labeled "Athletic Champion", and with ... More

Mutual sympathy / F.M. Hutchins., Political Cartoon

Mutual sympathy / F.M. Hutchins., Political Cartoon

Print shows John Bull and Uncle Sam, both bent under the weight of the governing bodies that they are carrying on their backs with papers labeled "Hereditary Right to Obstruct Legislation" and "Senatorial Rules... More

After the carnival / F. Opper. - Public domain  engraving

After the carnival / F. Opper. - Public domain engraving

Print shows Uncle Sam sitting up on a bed the morning after a wild night, he is rubbing his head to ease the pain and there is a handgun in his pants pocket; on the floor there is a bottle labeled "Jingo Fire W... More

They can't fight / F. Opper. - Drawing. Public domain image.

They can't fight / F. Opper. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull about to come to blows, possibly over the Venezuela boundary dispute, but are tied together in ribbons that are labeled "Financial Ties, Mutual Needs, Property Interests, Int... More

He has come to stay! / Keppler.

He has come to stay! / Keppler.

Print shows John Bull reclining on luggage labeled "J.B." and boxes of "War Supplies" and "Commissary Supplies" at the "Hotel Egypt" where an Egyptian man is hanging a notice that states "No More Accommodations... More

Caricature, Greedy Johnnie / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Greedy Johnnie / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Print shows John Bull standing in the foreground with his arms full of foods and toys labeled "Gibraltar, Ceylon, Bermudas, British India, Canada, [and] Australia" and at his feet are items he has dropped, frui... More

A few pleasant recollections of the fifty-fourth Congress / J.S. Pughe.

A few pleasant recollections of the fifty-fourth Congress / J.S. Pughe...

Print shows a large group of members of the Fifty-Fourth Congress, many dressed as Natives, some wearing grass skirts, most are armed with spears or clubs, some have shields, four are reading the "Reminiscences... More

Congratulations are now in order / Dalrymple.

Congratulations are now in order / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam with a laurel wreath on his head, standing with a female figure labeled "Prosperity", bowing his head in acknowledgement of the respect accorded the United States by representatives from E... More

The nations' holiday feast / C.J. Taylor.

The nations' holiday feast / C.J. Taylor.

Print shows Uncle Sam and Puck offering a toast to the New Year and Peace, with several heavily armed representatives of nations labeled "France, J. Bull, Turkey, Russia, Germania, [and] Italy" sitting around a... More

An awful day of reckoning at hand for John Bull - Ireland's dream of an irresistible anti-English alliance / Keppler.

An awful day of reckoning at hand for John Bull - Ireland's dream of a...

Print shows Puck's stereotyped Irish man labeled "Ireland" as a military general sitting on a rocking horse labeled "Home Rule", holding papers that state "Muster-Roll of the Anti-English Army", and addressing ... More

The European "concert" / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

The European "concert" / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Print shows a crazed man representing the Czar of "Russia" sitting on a throne, manipulating marionettes that represent "France" (Felix Faure), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "Italy" (Umberto I), "Germany" (Willia... More

The "British despot" beaten again / J.S. Pughe.

The "British despot" beaten again / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows John Bull standing on land labeled "England" as an army of animated steel railroad rails march ashore in military formation from ships docked just offshore; in the background, Uncle Sam is standing ... More

Not so happy as he might be / Keppler.

Not so happy as he might be / Keppler.

Print shows John Bull sitting in a chair, confronted by a swarm of mosquitos labeled "Afridis [who has drawn blood from Bull's brow], Transvaal Republic, Grecian Question, Russia, France, Sudan Troubles, [and] Germany".

Spain's new street crier - with the same old cry J.S. Pughe

Spain's new street crier - with the same old cry J.S. Pughe

Print shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and figures representing "Germany, Italy, France, [and] Russia" listening as a town crier labeled "Sagasta" reads a proclamation as another man labeled "Blanco" plays a drum; t... More

The quarrelsome European nursery / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

The quarrelsome European nursery / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Print shows a large group of children in a nursery fighting amongst themselves, they are labeled "England" and "Russia", "Austria" and "Italy", "Greece" and "Turkey", "France" and "Germany" fighting over a chil... More

Coal is king in the far east / Dalrymple.

Coal is king in the far east / Dalrymple.

Print shows John Bull standing on a "Private Dock" to an island labeled "Coaling Station" that shows an anthropomorphic mountain of coal; in the foreground are William II bowing next to a ship labeled "Germany"... More

The tug of war in the far east / Keppler.

The tug of war in the far east / Keppler.

Print shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and Meiji, Emperor of Japan, standing beneath a flag labeled "Open Door Policy", in a tug of war contest for "Trade Supremacy" with "Russia" (Nicholas II), "Germany" (Willia... More

Celebrating July 4th, 1898 - "the triumph of the American battle-ship" / Keppler.

Celebrating July 4th, 1898 - "the triumph of the American battle-ship"...

Print shows a gleeful Uncle Sam sitting with John Bull, who is a sailor representing England, and six figures representing "Spain", "Italy" (Umberto I), "Austria" (Franz Joseph I), "France", Germany (William II... More

"United we stand for civilization and peace!" / Dalrymple.

"United we stand for civilization and peace!" / Dalrymple.

Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull holding rifles with fixed bayonetts, standing atop a fortified barrier with the American and British flags behind them. Illus. from Puck, v. 43, no. 1109, (1898 June 8), cov... More

Another revelation of strength / J.S. Pughe.

Another revelation of strength / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows Uncle Sam standing on a wharf with five diminutive figures with attributes of the rulers of Austria (Franz Joseph I), Russia (Nicholas II), France (Felix Faure), Germany (William II), Italy (Umberto... More

The jilted fiancée / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

The jilted fiancée / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Print shows a dejected female figure labeled "France", wearing a phrygian cap and a tri-color dress, sitting on a bench, watching as a tall, blond queen is escorted by "J.B." and "Russia"; there is a paper at h... More

Waiting for the verdict / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Waiting for the verdict / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Print shows Uncle Sam standing on the left, leaning against a wall beneath a sign that states "What Killed Spain? Inquest Now Going On"; at center is the body of "Spain" lying on a stretcher and draped with the... More

Our queer way / Dalrymple. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Our queer way / Dalrymple. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows General William R. Shafter, larger than life, in Europe standing before the rulers of France (Felix Faure), Austria (Franz Joseph I), Germany (William II), Italy (Umberto I), and Russia (Nicholas II... More

A disappointed god; he cries for more / Dalrymple.

A disappointed god; he cries for more / Dalrymple.

Print shows Mars, the Roman god of war, bruised and holding a battered and bent sword, and wearing a sign that states "Job Wanted"; he is sitting on a trunk labeled "Mr. Mars, God of War". A notice posted on th... More

Business is business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Business is business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Print shows Uncle Sam standing on a sidewalk, holding wads of dollars; the street is lined with stores and shops offering goods from several European countries, and above each shop is a sign that gives the doll... More

A Thanksgiving toast / Keppler., Political Cartoon

A Thanksgiving toast / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows Puck standing on a chair at the head of a large dinner table, offering a Thanksgiving toast to those seated around the table, including "England, France, Germany, [Japan?], Russia, Austria, Italy, T... More

Commerce vs. conquest / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Commerce vs. conquest / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Print shows John Bull labeled "England" holding a ship labeled "Trade", with Uncle Sam, also holding a ship labeled "Trade", behind him, as they stand before the Chinese Emperor who is frightened by William II ... More

Satisfying their curiosity / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Satisfying their curiosity / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Print shows John Bull sitting on a strong fortress representing England, with a telescope in one hand and strings attached to battleships in the other; on the edge of the continent are four figures representing... More

The survival of the fittest / Keppler.

The survival of the fittest / Keppler.

Print shows a scene at dueling grounds in a wooded area where a duel has taken place between a tattered buccaneer labeled "Spain" and "Medievalism" and Uncle Sam who is holding a sword labeled "19th century Enl... More

One of the causes / Keppler. - Public domain print

One of the causes / Keppler. - Public domain print

Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull ice skating with a young woman labeled "American Girl" skating between them. Caption: The American girl is drawing them closer together. Illus. from Puck, v. 44, no. 1138, (... More

The duty of great nations / Keppler.

The duty of great nations / Keppler.

Print shows John Bull attempting to reassure Uncle Sam that the storm clouds labeled "Philippine Complications" blowing in from the right will soon pass; he gestures toward a monument labeled "Civilization" car... More

"--and peace shall rule" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

"--and peace shall rule" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows John Bull and Uncle Sam holding the earth aloft, with an angel of peace flying around it. Illus. from Puck, v. 45, no. 1156, (1899 May 3), centerfold. Copyright 1899 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

It ought to be a happy new year Uncle Sam and his English cousin have the world between them / / Victor Gillam.

It ought to be a happy new year Uncle Sam and his English cousin have ...

Illustration showing Uncle Sam and John Bull standing back to back with a globe forming the torso of their bodies, each claiming half for themselves. Illus. in: Judge, v. 360, no. 899 (1899 January 7), cover. ... More

Puck magazine cover - "Wireless telegraphy" / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - "Wireless telegraphy" / Dalrymple.

Print shows John Bull labeled "England" standing on a rock labeled "South Africa", holding a sword in one hand and a British flag labeled "Good Will" in the other; he is looking back at Uncle Sam who is standin... More

The open door / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

The open door / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Print shows John Bull standing on the left at an entrance labeled "India" and Uncle Sam standing opposite at an entrance labeled "Philippines" inviting men labeled "Germany, Russia, France, Italy, [and] Austria... More

Putting his foot down / J.S. Pughe.

Putting his foot down / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows Uncle Sam holding a "Trade Treaty with China", standing on a "Map of China" in the midst of foreign rulers labeled "Germany, Italy, England, Austria, Russia [and] France"; depicted are William II, U... More

The greatest department store on earth; - and every day a bargain day / J.S. Pughe.

The greatest department store on earth; - and every day a bargain day ...

Print shows Uncle Sam standing behind the counter at "Uncle Sam's Department Store" where there is a "Great Sale Now Going On Inside"; the store is filled with representatives of "Germany, England, France, Russ... More

The informal Dreibund / Keppler., Political Cartoon

The informal Dreibund / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and Puck gathered around a table raising glasses in a toast to friendship, or alliance; also seated at the table is a female figure, possibly representing Germany, who may be p... More

The French exposition of 1899 / J.S. Pughe.

The French exposition of 1899 / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and a crowd of spectators looking at seven French military officers standing and sitting in stocks, they are labeled "Zurlinden, Du Paty de Clam, Gonse, Roget, Mercier, Boisdef... More

Ready for business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Ready for business / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Print shows a scene in a courtroom with a Chinese man labeled "Chinese Question" sitting in a chair in front of three men identified as "France", "Germany" (William II), and "Russia". "Judge" John Bull is stand... More

Caricature, The two drummers / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The two drummers / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Print shows Uncle Sam and John Bull dressed as traveling salesmen; Uncle Sam's pockets and wallet are filled with "Orders", while John Bull has only a few "Orders". John Bull is shocked and complains that Uncle... More

Explanation wanted / Dalrymple.

Explanation wanted / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing John Bull standing at the gate to South African markets as the rulers of Italy, Austria, Germany, France, and Russia protest.

He won't go off his beat / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

He won't go off his beat / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

Illustration showing two concerned citizens and Joseph Pulitzer imploring Uncle Sam, dressed as a "U.S." policeman, to break up a fight taking place in the background labeled "South Africa" between John Bull a... More

Too much for him! / J.S. Pughe.

Too much for him! / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration showing John Bull shoveling British soldiers into the "British Empire Shute" which ends on the shoulders of a man sitting on a rock, with a rifle across his lap, on soil labeled "Dutch Republic"; o... More

Puck magazine cover - A dangerous firecracker / Dalrymple.

Puck magazine cover - A dangerous firecracker / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows the rulers of Germany, France, Austria, Japan, and John Bull, representing England, watching as the ruler of Russia lights the fuse of a large firecracker labeled "China." Illus. in: Puck, v... More

The jingo at his old tricks again / Keppler.

The jingo at his old tricks again / Keppler.

Illustration showing the mythological figure Hermes/Mercury, as "Commerce", standing atop a cliff extending his arm to "Peace" standing on a cliff opposite with the Nicaragua Canal separating them, on the cliff... More

The Chinese kopje; -- not so easy as it looked from a distance / Keppler.

The Chinese kopje; -- not so easy as it looked from a distance / Keppl...

Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull standing with six figures showing the attributes of the rulers of Russia (Nicholas II), Germany (William II), Japan (Meiji, Emperor of Japan), Italy (Umberto I), Austr... More

If he has to take to water / Dalrymple.

If he has to take to water / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing John Bull as a sailor, floating in a life-preserver labeled "British Navy 800 War Ships", surrounded by huge waves labeled "Germany," "France," and "Russia." There are cannon barrels pointi... More

The Boer Lilliputia[n] - the British Gulliver / J.S. Pughe.

The Boer Lilliputia[n] - the British Gulliver / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration showing John Bull as Gulliver being tied to stakes with ribbons labeled with the names of battles from the Second Boer War. Some of the Lilliputians are identified as South African generals and pre... More

Reckless defiance / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Reckless defiance / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a diminutive soldier labeled "France" standing next to a large Russian bear gesturing with a sword toward John Bull standing opposite while a battle rages in the background labeled "Transvaal... More

Business business / Keppler. - Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, Paris

Business business / Keppler. - Exposition Universelle Internationale d...

Illustration showing a female figure labeled "France" with a rooster on her head, welcoming heads of state, Uncle Sam, John Bull, and other dignitaries to the opening of the Paris Exposition. Caption: France ... More

The latest Chinese wall / J.S. Pughe.

The latest Chinese wall / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows the Russian bear wearing a military uniform and with sword drawn, standing on one side of a ditch; facing the bear on the other side of the ditch are various rulers, including "Japan," "Germa... More

Let the foreigner rage! / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Let the foreigner rage! / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows an oversized Uncle Sam inviting a horde of foreign citizens running up from the docks labeled "Foreign Trade" to shop at "The World's Department Store. The Best Goods for the Least Money." In... More

Misery loves company; - but they hope soon to be out of it / Dalrymple.

Misery loves company; - but they hope soon to be out of it / Dalrymple...

Illustration shows John Bull standing up to his knees in a morass labeled "Boer War £16,000,000 yearly" and Uncle Sam stepping through a similar morass labeled "Philippine War $80,000,000 yearly." Illus. in: P... More

The most popular restaurant in the world / Dalrymple.

The most popular restaurant in the world / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam labeled "Trade Balance" carrying a large tray with many food products that constitute American agricultural exports; seated around an L-shaped table are representatives from nations... More

The blessings of "protection" / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

The blessings of "protection" / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows an oversized, bloated human figure with the head of a pig, wearing a sash labeled "Steel Trust," and holding steel rails in both hands; he stands on the grounds of a steel factory labeled "U.... More

Caricature, The canal situation / K., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, The canal situation / K., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with paint brush and John Bull, holding a bucket of "Mutual Interest Paint", are posting a notice that states: "Nicaragua Canal Treaty 'Supersedes Clayton-Bulwer' 'Neutrality Guaran... More

In the Chinese labyrinth / Keppler., Political Cartoon

In the Chinese labyrinth / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Uncle Sam holding a lantern labeled "Prudence" in one hand and onto John Bull with the other, leading Austria, Japan, France, and Germany through a field of traps labeled "Casus Belli" in Chi... More

A suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition; - Let us have a chamber of female horrors / Dalrymple.

A suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition; - Let us have a chamber of fem...

Illustration shows Uncle Sam and John Bull leading a group of world leaders walking in the center aisle between an exhibit of women suffragettes on pedestals; among the figures are "Mrs. Faith Healer," "Woman E... More

The European Partingtons / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

The European Partingtons / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows John Bull, representing "England", and a line of European rulers with the attributes of the Nicholas II "Russia", William II "Germany", Franz Joseph I "Austria", Emile Loubet "France", Victor... More

The latest suitor / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

The latest suitor / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows Prince Henry offering bouquets of flowers labeled "Visit of Prince Henry", "Christening by Miss Roosevelt", and "Yacht built in America", to Columbia who is holding a paper that states "Briti... More

Caricature, After the fight / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, After the fight / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a bruised John Bull offering a "Tonic" of "Financial Help" and "Liberal Treatment" to an injured and battered Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, following the end of the f... More

July the 4th 1902 / L.M. Glackens.

July the 4th 1902 / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam hugging a youthful John Bull on the Fourth of July cover, with firecrackers on both sides of the cover image and a remarque across the bottom showing a Revolutionary War soldier sen... More

Caricature, As to China / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, As to China / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam, John Bull, and "Japan" as dogs standing in an open doorway, the door labeled "China Trade". Caption: The way to keep the door open is not to let it be closed. Illus. in: Puck, v. ... More

The substance or the shadow? / J.S. Pughe.

The substance or the shadow? / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows John Bull as a bulldog labeled "England" on a narrow bridge spanning a river; he has a large bone labeled "Free Trade" in his mouth and is looking over the side at the reflection labeled "Pro... More

Figuring it out / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Figuring it out / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows a classroom scene with the rulers of several countries as the students, most are identified by country and showing the attributes of their leaders, such as, in the back row, "Russia" (Nichola... More

Caricature, A sound sleeper / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Caricature, A sound sleeper / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows Sir Thomas Lipton beating a hand-drum labeled "American Progress", trying to wake John Bull who is sound asleep in a chair.

Exposed to the world's contempt / Keppler.

Exposed to the world's contempt / Keppler.

Illustration shows a larger-than-life "Spirit of Civilization" pointing with contempt to a man on a pedestal labeled "Russia"; standing around the pedestal are John Bull, Uncle Sam, and symbolic representatives... More

The new Dreibund / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

The new Dreibund / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with John Bull and William II, Emperor of Germany, standing before Mars, the god of war, who is lying on the ground, asleep. Caption: "Sh-h-h! 'Let sleeping dogs lie.'" Illus. in: ... More

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

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

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

The bull in the China shop / Dalrymple.

The bull in the China shop / Dalrymple.

Print shows John Bull as a bull in the "China Department" of a shop selling tablewares, he is charging a cabinet labeled "China Department" on the left, with dishes labeled "Port Arthur - Reserved for Russia", ... More

No chance to criticize / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

No chance to criticize / Dalrymple., Political Cartoon

Print shows Uncle Sam wearing a military uniform and holding a sword labeled "U.S.", sitting at a table on which is a small cake on a platter labeled "Cuba", with a decanter labeled "Philippine Islands" on the ... More

Visitors' day / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Visitors' day / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows a rowdy classroom scene at the "Pan-American School" where Uncle Sam is the teacher admonishing Cipriano Castro, holding a slingshot, for a prank; four other adults are present, "Holland, Fra... More

Poker and tongs; or, how we've got to play the game

Poker and tongs; or, how we've got to play the game

Kaiser Wilhelm II and John Bull engage in a table game with miniature naval vessels and playing cards. The Kaiser holds cards in his hand and stares at the table while John Bull pushes his ships toward the cen... More

Old words to a new air / Frank A. Nankivell.

Old words to a new air / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows John Bull, standing with one foot on England and the other on Ireland, holding strings attached to many warships which encircle the United Kingdom, while overhead fly menacing armed aircraft.... More

It was about time he woke up / Gordon Ross.

It was about time he woke up / Gordon Ross.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam as Rip Van Winkle returning from his tariff sleep to discover that other countries now dominate foreign trade; his old rifle labeled "Monopoly Tariff" is outdated. John Bull sits wi... More

No trespassing - Drawing. Public domain image.

No trespassing - Drawing. Public domain image.

Golfer John Bull, stands on the edge of land marked "England," looking out over a large body of water. He holds a golf club and stares at the water with wide open eyes. Markers indicate a golf course behind him... More

[Don't hurt his feelings, John]

[Don't hurt his feelings, John]

A woman labeled "Daily Mail" begs on her knees to a frowning figure of John Bull who stands above her, posturing sternly with arms crossed. An angry Raymond Poincaré sits with his legs sprawled, with mallet in... More

[Now then, all together!] - Public domain portrait drawing

[Now then, all together!] - Public domain portrait drawing

Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm the Second hangs by a noose which is attached to a plank of wood marked "Greedy Ambition." Figures representing other countries which fought Germany during World War I, such as Uncle ... More

"Come on in, John! The water's fine!" / Ehrhart with apologies.

"Come on in, John! The water's fine!" / Ehrhart with apologies.

Illustration shows four aged, nude suffragists trying to drag John Bull into a pool of water labeled "Woman Suffrage". Illus. in: Puck, v. 73, no. 1886 (1913 April 23), cover. Copyright 1913 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

"Come on in, John! The water's fine!" / Ehrhart with apologies.

"Come on in, John! The water's fine!" / Ehrhart with apologies.

Illustration shows four aged, nude suffragists trying to drag John Bull into a pool of water labeled "Woman Suffrage". Illus. in: Puck, v. 73, no. 1886 (1913 April 23), cover. Copyright 1913 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

The champion ready for another bout

The champion ready for another bout

Illustration shows Benjamin Harrison, standing in boxing ring, pulling on a boxing glove labeled "Protection", with man labeled "Labor" seated in his corner. Grover Cleveland, with patch over right eye labeled... More

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