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American political caricatures

Title
American political caricatures [graphic].
Publication
1841-1856.

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Details

Additional Authors
  • Clay, Edward Williams, 1799-1857.
  • Strong, T.
  • Currier & Ives. ltgs
Description
13 prints : etching, engraving, lithograph, some col.; 28.7 x 41 cm. or smaller.
Summary
Caricatures on topics including the 1851 America's Cup race, the Cuban insurrection of 1849-1851, Anti-Catholicism, miscegenation, political elections, slavery, and temperance. Individuals portrayed include James Buchanan, Stephen Douglas, Millard Fillmore, John C. Fremont, Jenny Lind, Queen Victoria, and the fictitious character Brother Jonathan.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Caricatures – United States – 1800-1899.
  • Prints – United States – 1800-1899.
Note
  • Printmakers include Edward Williams Clay, Currier & Ives and T. Strong.
  • Title devised by cataloger.
Contents
1. Sandy's Dream -- 2. An Amalgamation Polka / EWC -- 3. Professor Pompey Magnetizing an Abolition Lady / T. Strong -- 4. The Smartest Boy in All Creation! -- 5. The Napoleon of Managers' last Charge on his used up Upperten Subscribers! -- 6. The Fire Annihilator Annihilated! -- 7. The Expedition -- 8. 10 Cent Rebellion -- 9. Sincere Neutrality -- 10. The Fisherman astray -- 11. The true Holy Alliance -- 12. Dear Liberty -- 13. The Right Man for the Right Place -- 13. Liberty, the Fair Maid of Kansas in the Hands of the Border Ruffians.
Call Number
MEZYRS
OCLC
NYPG95-F137
Title
American political caricatures [graphic].
Imprint
1841-1856.
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Added Author
Clay, Edward Williams, 1799-1857. Lithographer
Strong, T. Engraver
Currier & Ives. ltgs
Research Call Number
MEZYRS
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