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March of Death political cartoon, circa 1820
A macabre pro-temperance political cartoon depicting Death as a skeleton. The figure is fully equipped with corkscrews, mint, etc. to depict the dangers of drinking. Balancing on his head is a hat that resembles a still with 'U.S. Heavy Drinkers' across the side. In the back left...
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| Collection: | Historical Society of Pennsylvania medium graphics collection (#V64) |
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| Date: | 1820 |
| Alternate Date: | Circa 1820 |
| Dimensions: | 22.8 x 29.3 cm |
| Call Number: | Bb 612 M 331.1 |
| Format: | Electronic |
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| Copyright: | Please contact Historical Society of Pennsylvania Rights and Reproductions (rnr@hsp.org) |
| Online Access: | https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/11380 |
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A macabre pro-temperance political cartoon depicting Death as a skeleton. The figure is fully equipped with corkscrews, mint, etc. to depict the dangers of drinking. Balancing on his head is a hat that resembles a still with 'U.S. Heavy Drinkers' across the side. In the back left of the cartoon shows a tavern offering a free drink to those who purchase a local lottery ticket, while other skeletons appear to be causing a scene in and around the building. The back right of the image shows a skeleton giving orders to those lined up and training for battle. It is an anonymous copperplate print published in Philadelphia. |
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