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- Political Cartoon, "Progressive Democracy, Prospect of a Smash Up," 1860 -
- 1860
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Political Cartoon, "Progressive Democracy, Prospect of a Smash Up," 1860
- Etching Proof, Political Cartoon by Thomas Nast, "Marriage a la Mode," 1871 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- impacted American political and social life. Nast's works lampooned governmental officials and attacked corruption. He popularized characters like the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey. But his most enduring legacy is the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus.
- April 01, 1871
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Etching Proof, Political Cartoon by Thomas Nast, "Marriage a la Mode," 1871
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. His illustrations -- especially those created during his 25-year career working for Harper & Brothers -- impacted American political and social life. Nast's works lampooned governmental officials and attacked corruption. He popularized characters like the Republican elephant and Democratic donkey. But his most enduring legacy is the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus.
- Political Cartoon Presented to Isaiah Rynders, 1844 -
- 1844
- Collections - Artifact
Political Cartoon Presented to Isaiah Rynders, 1844
- Political Cartoon, "Uncle Sam Making New Arrangements," 1860 -
- 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Political Cartoon, "Uncle Sam Making New Arrangements," 1860
- Metamorphic Campaign Card, "A Locofoco Before and After the Late Election: Hurra for Cass! / What Old Zack Elected," 1848 - This pro-Whig campaign novelty from the 1848 Presidential campaign depicts a brutish-looking "Locofoco" praising his Democratic candidate, Lewis Cass. Locofocos were once members of a small radical faction of the Democratic Party, but Whigs began applying the term to Democrats as a whole. Pull the paper tab, and the Locofoco's expression changes when he learns the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor ("Old Zack"), was elected.
- 1848
- Collections - Artifact
Metamorphic Campaign Card, "A Locofoco Before and After the Late Election: Hurra for Cass! / What Old Zack Elected," 1848
This pro-Whig campaign novelty from the 1848 Presidential campaign depicts a brutish-looking "Locofoco" praising his Democratic candidate, Lewis Cass. Locofocos were once members of a small radical faction of the Democratic Party, but Whigs began applying the term to Democrats as a whole. Pull the paper tab, and the Locofoco's expression changes when he learns the Whig candidate, Zachary Taylor ("Old Zack"), was elected.
- Political Cartoon, "The Old Bull Dog on the Right Track," 1864 -
- 1864
- Collections - Artifact
Political Cartoon, "The Old Bull Dog on the Right Track," 1864
- Political Cartoon, "Your Plan and Mine," 1864 -
- 1864
- Collections - Artifact
Political Cartoon, "Your Plan and Mine," 1864
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Our Liberty Pole May-Day," 1892 -
- 1892
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "Our Liberty Pole May-Day," 1892
- Metamorphic Political Campaign Card, "A Buchan-eer Before/After the Presidential Election," 1856 -
- 1856
- Collections - Artifact
Metamorphic Political Campaign Card, "A Buchan-eer Before/After the Presidential Election," 1856
- Political Cartoon, "If Henry Should Run for President," 1924 - As early as 1916, Henry Ford's accomplishments as an industrialist and reputation as a friend to working people earned him support as a potential candidate for President of the United States. Grassroots organizations pushed for a Ford candidacy in 1924, but Ford instead endorsed Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge, who won that year's election.
- 1924
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Political Cartoon, "If Henry Should Run for President," 1924
As early as 1916, Henry Ford's accomplishments as an industrialist and reputation as a friend to working people earned him support as a potential candidate for President of the United States. Grassroots organizations pushed for a Ford candidacy in 1924, but Ford instead endorsed Republican incumbent Calvin Coolidge, who won that year's election.