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In Boston - Drawing. Public domain image.

Title continues: ... The girl from Detroit: I wrote home, Professor, that I had fallen in with so wise a lot of men that when one said "I don't know" it sounded like real news ... (DLC/PP-1938:0086). Forms part... More

Puck magazine cover - A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Print shows the British Lion attempting to put out the flames of a campfire labeled "South African War"; in the background are two figures labeled "Russia" and "France", holding large pincers, who are pondering... More

Puck magazine cover - Heeding history's warning / Dalrymple.

Print shows Admiral George Dewey sitting on a chair amid newspaper headlines proclaiming "Dewey is the Man", "Daily Press. Dewey for President", and "For President George Dewey suggested by Yellow Journals"; th... More

A lesson of the last strikes / J.S. Pughe.

Print shows a man labeled "Organized Labor" climbing the steps to a building labeled "Law, Prosperity, [and] Order", when a bomb labeled "Dynamite Argument" that explodes in his face. Illus. from Puck, v. 46, ... More

A young head on old shoulders / Keppler.

Print shows Puck tugging on the coattails of Theodore Roosevelt's coat, telling him to think before he speaks; Roosevelt is delivering a campaign speech from a platform. Caption: Puck Governor, don't forget t... More

Caricature, Our Don Quixote / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon image

Print shows William Jennings Bryan as Don Quixote, riding the democratic donkey and carrying a broom labeled "Anti-Trust Guff" through a landscape of windmills labeled "Trust". Illus. from Puck, v. 46, no. 118... More

Partners in t[he] bogie business / Keppler.

Illustration showing two men, "Prof. Scarem" presenting his latest findings on microbes to a crowd of frightened onlookers, and "Dr. Fakem" selling the latest protection against microbes to a crowd of eager con... More

A widow and her friends. II. She decides to die in spite of Dr. Bottl...

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 36:290-291 (Oct. 11, 1900).

Clancy. "A fine morning to commune with nature!"

Four-frame comic strip. A man strolls on a country lane, and spies what he thinks is a young woman with her back to him looking at an old ruin. When asked if she loves an old ruin, the woman, not young by any... More

Puck magazine cover - The struggle for life / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing "Teddy" Roosevelt, in his rough-rider uniform, being drawn to "Vice Presidential Waters" by four women labeled "North," "East," "South," [and] "West." Illus. in: Puck, v. 47, no. 1210 (190... More

Caricature, The "fake" beggar / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan with a prosthesis labeled "Anti-Expansion" attached to the knee on his right leg, which is labeled "16 to 1" and walking with the aid of a wooden cane labeled "Populism... More

Nobody else will do it / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing two tramps dressed in cast-off and ill-fitting clothes discussing how to kill the "Trusts" through "Social Ostracism"; on the left is a well-dressed matronly woman wearing a robe labeled "T... More

Caricature, He can't see them / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan carrying a banner that states "16 to 1 will help you" and Adlai E. Stevenson carrying a banner that states "I ran with Cleveland, vote for me", standing in front of a g... More

Fire protection wanted / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows the Democratic Party platform in flames with a donkey labeled "Democratic Party" rising from the flames as the mythological phoenix; eleven Democratic Party members have gathered around the f... More

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

Pan-American / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Columbia and another woman, possibly representing South America, riding side-saddle on a Buffalo to the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

"Three men on bases, two out, and Greminger up"

A succession of twelve caricatures showing the range of a baseball fan's facial reactions to baseball player Hunt Greminger at bat.

The crabbed millionaire's puzzle / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows an old man labeled "Millionaire" sitting in a chair atop a pile of moneybags, bemoaning the fact that he now has little time to give away his money in a satisfactory manner; on the left are t... More

Lachrymæ, chromolithograph

The old and the new / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan standing with the Democratic Donkey with bandages labeled "1896" and "1900"; they are watching David B. Hill, sporting a feather in his cap labeled "I'm a New Dem.", g... More

Superstition has always ruled the world / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a central figure of a wizard holding the strings to a wooden jumping toy shaped like a globe with a head, arms and legs; he is surrounded by vignettes with captions: "An early fake," "The Mil... More

The foremost women photographers of America A series of beautiful phot...

Includes article about Käsebier, portrait of Käsebier, and reproductions of four photographs by Käsebier. In: The ladies home journal. Philadelphia : Curtis Publishing Company, 1901, vol. 18, no. 6 (May), p. 1.

The summer version of "Pay! Pay!! Pay!!!" / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows a larger-than-life-sized African American man labeled "Head Waiter," standing at the entrance to the "Dining Room," receiving a tip from a well-to-do man standing at the head of a long line o... More

Another of our exports; - the American fortune / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows an "Absentee Millionaire" standing on land labeled "Europe" spraying money from a hose connected to an "American Hydrant source of income"; suggesting that wealthy Americans spend more money ... More

Caricature, Investors beware! / Dalrymple., public domain cartoon imag...

Illustration shows investors drowning in rough seas labeled "Wall Street," and "Speculation," and a tophat labeled "Ingenuous Investor" caught in a whirlpool labeled "Iron and Steel Trust." Illus. in: Puck, v.... More

Oliver standing over him with his fists tightly clenched

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In the shadow - Drawing. Public domain image.

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We too will have a garden some day

(DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Perdita's Lovers" by Richard Le Gallienne, Harper's magazine, 105:443 (Aug. 1902).

The "Den," President Roosevelt's headquarters at the summer White Hous...

Interior view of Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Reference copy in PRES FILE. Illus. in: Town & country, 1902 June 7, pp. 10-11.

Commercial might versus divine right / Keppler.

Illustration shows a huge J.P. Morgan carrying a cornucopia filled with railroads, ships, telegraph lines, and steel rails as examples of the broad range of industry he controls; as he strides forward, the Germ... More

Speculative / Gallaway.. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration shows two young Irish women talking at a stand selling "Soda Water" next to a busy city street. Caption: Maggie He's going ter buy me an autermobile - dat's wat! / Katie An autermobile, eh? An' ... More

At his feet knelt two Hindu merchants displaying their wares

Public domain image of India, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

More rough riding / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a "Rough Rider" carrying a pike labeled "Fearlessness" and riding an elephant labeled "Administration"; he has chased many men labeled "Dishonest Official" and... More

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

Regulars and irregulars-- but all arrayed against a common enemy / Kep...

Illustration shows New York Mayor Seth Low directing the bombardment of a Tammany Hall bunker flying a flag labeled "Tammany Graft"; several men, among them, Charles V. Fornes, pass shells labeled "Clean record... More

Some women prefer dogs - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1935:0059). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Collier's weekly, 30:20-21 (March 28, 1903).

The vacant plate / J.S. Pughe. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows the British Lion, the Russian Bear, a cat labeled Austria, and three dogs labeled "France, Italy, [and] Germany" gathered around a table for Thanksgiving dinner. The British Lion is holding a... More

Watch of General Montgomery - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1935:002). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Prologue of the American Revolution" by Justin H. Smith, Century, 65:727 (Mar. 1903).

Let me make you some fresh tea, she said

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Sanctuary" by Edith Wharton, Scribner's magazine, 34:287 (Sept. 1903).

Regulars and irregulars--but all arrayed against a common enemy--"That...

Tiger in fort with flag "Tammany graft" looking through telescope at Seth Low, who is commanding men as they load large gun "anti-Tammany", with bullets "clean record" "capable administration", and "just return... More

Between friends / Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows an American yachtsman shaking hands with Sir Thomas Lipton, with the America's Cup between them. Caption: The American Sportsman If we can not keep both, we would rather lose the cup than l... More

The Phœnix of prosperity / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a female figure labeled "Prosperity" holding a cornucopia labeled "Legitimate Business" overflowing with coins and papers labeled "Increased exports, Good crop reports, Higher wages, Larger R... More

Held up the wrong man / W. A. Rogers.

Cartoon showing Colombia, as bandit, being throttled by Theodore Roosevelt, who is carrying millions of dollars "for a canal" as Uncle Sam stands behind them with a shovel in one hand and waves with the other.

[Can't you give Marlitt another chance]

Title from Harper's. (DLC/PP-1932:0040). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Marlitt's Shoes" by Robert W. Chambers, Harper's magazine, 106:683 (April 1903).

Caricature, Flirtation / Keppler., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan escorting an old woman labeled "Dem. Party" on his right arm; coming up behind them is "A.B. Parker", well-dressed, wearing a top hat and overcoat. Illus. in: Puck, v.... More

Puck magazine cover - The age of prosperity / Gallaway.

Illustration shows two old farmers talking on the platform at a train station; they are concerned about farm boys leaving the farms for the city, as well as mortgages being held by banks outside the local commu... More

Puck magazine cover - A revelation in revolutions / Kep.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam with a bundle of papers labeled "Canal Plans" patting a diminutive man, wearing a hat labeled "Panama", on the shoulder. The man smiles broadly and is leaning on a large sword. Cana... More

Caricature, Left again / Kep., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows an elderly woman labeled "Tariff Revision" angrily shaking her umbrella after being left standing on the railroad station platform as the "Republican Special" departs in a cloud of dust; two ... More

One of the men brought her in here at ten o'clock last night

Public domain photo of drawing, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Fairies in flower costume among mushrooms]

Title devised by cataloger. (DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published as headpiece in: "The Little People" by Madison Cawein, Century, 68:782 (Sept. 1904).

You have been very successful with the girls -- what's your rule in m...

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Life, 43:139 (Feb. 11, 1904).

Uncle Sam's hallowe'en / Ehrhart., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon, with, at center, Uncle Sam looking into a mirror while descending a stairway in a hall, "Swallow" and "Watson" are standing in the hall, holding candles; in the vignette a... More

But you can't make him drink / Keppler.

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan, his hat falling to the ground and with one foot braced against a water trough, trying to pull a donkey labeled "Democracy" to the trough where the water is labeled "Br... More

"Take your choice, gentlemen" / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Puck standing on a ballot box between President Theodore Roosevelt, who has one foot on the "Constitution", is waving a sword labeled "Militarism" in a threatening manner above his head, and ... More

A chance at last / J.S. Pughe. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows Alton Parker, David Hill, John Williams, Arthur Groman, Richard Olney, and Grover Cleveland riding on a camel labeled "Reorganization" crossing the "Desert of Bryanism" with William Jennings ... More

O good morning, I hardly recognized you

(DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "From a Steamer Chair," Century magazine, 68:159 (May, 1904).

His first bath / Keppler. - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Cartoon showing "Murphy" putting up sign "Democratic Convention St. Louis July 6th", as "McAdoo" and "McClellan" clean "corruption" and "graft" off of tiger. Illus. in: Puck, v. 55, no. 1418 (1904 May 4), cover... More

Puck Thanksgiving 1904 / L.M. Glackens., Puck magazine cover

The sands of time / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows Mars, the Roman god of war, waiting for the establishment of protocols and the Japanese occupation of "Korea" to be completed before the sands in an hourglass shift from "Peace" to "War"; "Ch... More

Puck Magazine Illustration - Harris and Ewing, Washington, D.C.

A cartoon of a man sitting at a desk, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Portraits and news photographs by Washington, D.C.-based firm, showing people, events, architecture in Washington, D.C. and... More

Spurring him on / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a well-dressed couple discussing the amount of money a jockey earned the previous racing season; the woman suggests that since her husband is much larger than the jockey, then he should be ab... More

Woodman, spare that tree, touch not a single bough. Funds would be sca...

Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt stopping Philander Chase Knox from cutting down a tree labeled "The Trusts" with an ax labeled "Anti-Trust Laws". A chip of wood labeled "Merger Decision" lies on... More

Mr. Sisyphus Cortelyou rolling it up / Keppler.

Illustration shows George Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, as Sisyphus rolling a large boulder labeled "Majority for Roosevelt" up a steep hill. Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1437 (1904 ... More

Putting the screws on him / Keppler.

Illustration shows George B. Cortelyou turning a vice to squeeze money for Theodore Roosevelt's campaign from a bloated man labeled "The Trusts". Illus. in: Puck, v. 56, no. 1444 (1904 November 2), cover. Copy... More

Alfred Stieglitz - Winter--Fifth Avenue (1892)

Print shows horse-drawn coach in snow storm, New York City. Illus. in: Camera Work, no. 12, October 1905, plate II. Copyright by Alfred Stieglitz. Alfred Stieglitz was an American photographer and modern art ... More

Alice Barber Stephens - Imagination pictured the husband

Title from McClure's. (DLC/PP-1932:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Hinger" by Mary Stewart Culling, McClure's 25:590 (Oct. 1905).

In her excitement she sprang to her feet and stood looking at him

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1935:0022). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "After the Accident" by George Hibbard, Century, 71:326 (Dec. 1905).

De pot see her comin' an' skipped out in de yard

(DLC/PP-1934:0009). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Hard-headed Woman" by Joel Chandler Harris, Metropolitan magazine, 22:604 (Aug. 1905).

The little dealer - Drawing. Public domain image.

(DLC/PP-1935:0140). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Collier's weekly, 34:15 (Feb. 18, 1905).

Puck magazine cover - The official scapegoat / Keppler.

Illustration shows an unidentified man sitting in a chair in a cell at Sing Sing Prison, he has changed out of his prison uniform, into a business suit, and is doling out money by the scoop-ful in return for "B... More

Puck's valentines / J.S. Pughe., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows at center a valentine card featuring President Theodore Roosevelt as cupid surrounded by other valentines featuring two European leaders (William II of Germany and Nicholas II of Russia), a p... More

A voice from the past / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows the ghost of Louis XVI of France warning Nicholas II of Russia to not make a hasty decision regarding the imprisoned writer Maxim Gorky and to heed the "Petition" and impassioned pleas for hi... More

Mr. Orpheus of Boston / Kep. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows Thomas W. Lawson, as Orpheus, playing a lyre while sitting beneath a tree on a hillside in a pastoral setting, in the foreground are William A. Rockefeller, James R. Keene, J. Edward Addicks,... More

After vacation - the discovery of the home / J.S.P.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon illustrating the comforts of domestic life at home with the central scene showing a man bathing in a bathtub. Illus. in: Puck, v. 58, no. 1489 (1905 September 13), centerf... More

Oh, Aunt Sarah, where shall we get another Jack-O'-Lantern?

(DLC/PP-1935:0006). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Jack-O'Lantern" by Kate Douglas Wiggin," Scribner's 40:136 (Aug. 1906).

An hour later the man and woman climbed the hill painfully alone

(DLC/PP-1933:0079). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Land of Promise" by Ray Stannard Baker, Collier's weekly (Feb. 24, 1906), p. 20.

Declaring a dividend / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a band of pirates on a beach, gathered around their booty of treasure chest and bags of gold coins. Among the pirates are John D. Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Henry H. Rogers, He... More

[I don't want you to go, she said]

Title from mat. (DLC/PP-1934:0068). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Tides of Barnegat" by F. Hopkinson Smith, Scribner's magazine, 39:548 (May 1906).

Wier's Close--Edinburgh - Public domain book illustration, Library of ...

Print shows alley entrance lit by street lamp. Illus. in: Camera Work, no. 15, July 1906, plate I.

Non-com mammas have unlimited time

Public domain photo of drawing, 20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Hoist, the friend of the comic people / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with panels from comic strips featuring Foxy Grandpa, Alphonse and Gaston, Happy Hooligan and the donkey Maud, Buster Brown, and the Katzenjammer Kids around a central pane... More

"Mon Dieu! Are there any more at home like you?" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows rats Richard A. "McCurdy" and his son-in-law Louis A. "Thebaud" swimming ashore, rat James H. "Hyde" has already made it to shore labeled "France" where another rat, Judge "Andy Hamilton" is ... More

The latest thing in nightmares / J.S.P.

Illustration shows a frightened man lying in bed, pulling up a blanket labeled "The Senate"; he sees in the darkness the spectacles and toothy grin of President Theodore Roosevelt. There is a glowing lamp on a ... More

A tip to Fatima Ted / Kep. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows a gigantic figure of Bluebeard labeled "Protected Monopolies" holding a set of keys identified as the "Keys to Rate Regulation, Meat Inspection, Pure Food and Anti-Trust Laws"; he is speaking... More

In time of peace, prepare for vacation / Ehrhart.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with a young man sitting with mannequin spouse labeled "Farmer's Daughter", looking at pictures in the "Family Album", surrounded by vignettes showing the man in training f... More

The annual pleasantry / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a fourth of July celebration with a man standing on a large podium reading the "Declaration of Independence" while sandwiched between two large figures wearing robes and crowns labeled "Preda... More

Future occupations for Roosevelt / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with Theodore Roosevelt, at center, as a rugged "Guide for City Sportsmen", with surrounding scenes showing Roosevelt as a teacher of "Natural History", an "Instructor in t... More

The professional bridegroom / Keppler., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as the groom, the "Best Man", both "Usher[s]", the "Bride's Pa", the "Maid of Honor", both bridesmaids, and the priest at a wedding ceremony where he is marrying "Miss ... More

The moths and the flame / Frank A. Nankivell.

Illustration shows a candlestick with flame labeled "Speed Madness" and speeding automobiles caught in the illumination with people falling out of the cars and the wreckage collecting in the basin of the candle... More

The haunted house / Art Young. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows an interior view of a boardroom where the appearance of a ghost labeled "Spirit of Honesty" has frightened the men conducting business there, who are labeled "Corporation Lawyer, Fake Promote... More

Over with the che-ild! / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows a sled labeled "Wall Street" being pulled by a bull and a bear, racing through the snow on a winter night, being chased by a wolf with the face of Theodore Roosevelt; the driver, wearing a ha... More

The one best belle of the ball / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Joseph G. Cannon, Charles W. Fairbanks, and Thomas C. Platt wearing dresses for a ball; Roosevelt has selected Taft as the "best belle of the ball" or the... More

The war with Japan / L.M. Glackens.

Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt wearing military uniform with the Japanese Imperial seal on the hat, holding a rifle, and standing behind the "Park Row Earth Works", as two rolled-up newspapers labeled "S... More

"Well, for once they can't blame me" / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration shows the Democratic donkey labeled "Democratic Party" sitting among papers that state "The Trusts are to Blame", "Harriman is to Blame", "Wall Street is to Blame", "High Finance is to Blame", "Roo... More

The charliebear / Kep. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows Charles W. Fairbanks as a teddy bear. Caption: Devised by the publicity department of the Fairbanks boom, to counteract the alarming popularity of the teddybear. Illus. in: Puck, v. 61, no. ... More

"Do it now" / J.S. Pughe. - Public domain dedication image

Illustration shows a man sitting in an ice house, wearing a fur coat and hat labeled "Ice Trust", writing "Owing to the mild winter, we regret to say that ice next summer will be dearer than ever." Illus. in: ... More

Selling electricity advertisers

Advertisement page from publication Selling electricity showing uses of electricity and products advertised by Fort Wayne Electric Works (fans), Guarantee Electric Co. (Kimble-Gregory variable speed motors), Jo... More

Puck Christmas 1908 / Gordon Grant., Puck magazine cover

Illustration shows a young woman sitting at her dressing table, holding up a mirror to admire her hair, as a maid arranges plant sprigs in her hair.

The leader of the minority / Keppler.

Illustration shows Uncle Sam trying to get the attention of Joseph G. Cannon who is talking with Joseph B. Foraker and Sereno E. Payne in the House chamber, as a large hand labeled "The Big Interests" wearing "... More

What is it, sonny? asked the florist

(DLC/PP-1933:0185). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "The Flowers" by Margarita Spalding Gerry, Harper's magazine, 117:328 (Aug. 1908).

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