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Cartoons have long been a powerful medium for social and political commentary, using humor and satire to convey important messages

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Cartoon Collection: Balanced diet
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Cartoon Collection: Save Me From My Friends! Amir Sher Ali of Afghanistan endeavors to stand between the Russian bear
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Cartoon Collection: CARTOON: IRISH IMMIGRATION. Assisted Immigrant from Kerry Workhouse. Who says I m a pauper
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Cartoon Collection: CAPITALIST PYRAMID, 1911. American Socialist poster
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Cartoon Collection: Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919): an English cartoon tribute by Bernard Partridge published
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Cartoon Collection: The Cow-Pock. Satirical etching, 1802, by James Gillray on Edward Jenner and vaccination
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Cartoon Collection: NAPOLEON CARTOON, 1805. The Plumb-pudding in danger; - or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper
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Cartoon Collection: Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease
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Cartoon Collection: Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption
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Cartoon Collection: LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please stand on the right of the escalator
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Cartoon Collection: The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters. An American cartoon from 1882 depicting John Bull (England)
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Cartoon Collection: Charles Darwin in his evolutionary tree
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Cartoon Collection: JOIN OR DIE CARTOON, 1754. First American political cartoon, originally published by Benjamin
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Cartoon Collection: Awful Changes
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Cartoon Collection: 1855 Punch Dinosaurs Crystal Palace
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Cartoon Collection: THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1869. Uncle Sams Thanksgiving Dinner: cartoon, 1869
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Cartoon Collection: Dropping the Pilot, 1890. Artist: John Tenniel
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Cartoon Collection: WWII: POSTER, c1943. Attack with me says Potato Pete. Lithograph, c1943
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Cartoon Collection: POLLUTION CARTOON, 1866. Deaths Dispensary
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Cartoon Collection: The Gout. Etching, 1799, by James Gillray
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Cartoon Collection: CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1889. The Bosses of the Senate. American anti-trust cartoon, 1889
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Cartoon Collection: Yorkshire Cricket, 1892. Artist: Spy
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Cartoon Collection: Victorian man driving a horse and cart
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Cartoon Collection: LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. The more we are together, the more uncomfortable we ll
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Cartoon Collection: CARTOON: TWEED RING, 1871. The Tammany Tiger Loose. Thomas Nasts powerful indictment of Tweed
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Cartoon Collection: COMIC STRIP: LITTLE NEMO. The walking bed episode of the American comic strip
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Cartoon Collection: GERRYMANDER CARTOON, 1812. The Gerry-Mander! Cartoon comment, 1812, by Elkanah
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Cartoon Collection: President Andrew Jackson destroying the Bank of the United States. Lithograph cartoon, 1828
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Cartoon Collection: American cartoon by Clifford Berryman, c1909, showing President Theodore Roosevelt slaying those
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Cartoon Collection: WOMENs SUFFRAGE, 1915. The Awakening. American cartoon, 1915, by Henry Mayer
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Cartoon Collection: The Sleeping Congregation, William Hogarth
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Cartoon Collection: A Radical Lawyer, 1902. Artist: Spy
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Cartoon Collection: The Great Lozenge-Maker. A Hint to Paterfamilias, 1858. Artist: John Leech
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Cartoon Collection: LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please pass down the car - someday, you might want to get in yourself
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Cartoon Collection: LONDON: UNDERGROUND, 1944. Please have your ticket ready at the barrier
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Cartoon Collection: The Knotty Problem of Capitol Hill Finding a Way to Raise Taxes Without Losing a Single Vote
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Cartoon Collection: Comic postcard: How we are enjoying ourselves at Bognor
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Cartoon Collection: Smoking club, 18th century artwork
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Cartoon Collection: 1874 Monkey Darwin cartoon by Faustin
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Cartoon Collection: STOCK MARKET CRASH. Cartoon: New York Stock Exchange on Black Thursday, 1929
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Cartoon Collection: Integrity retiring from Office!, 1801
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Cartoon Collection: Mr Tennyson, Reading In Memoriam to his Sovereign, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
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Cartoon Collection: A whale and three fish (representing Japan) eating Russian sailors for dinner
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Cartoon Collection: Roosevelt Cartoon, 1904
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Cartoon Collection: A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND. Lithograph poster, 1948, by Ben Shahn for the Progressive Party
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Cartoon Collection: Brian Cox, caricature
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Cartoon Collection: Albert Einstein, artwork
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Cartoon Collection: REPUBLIC OF TURKEY: POSTER. The Republic of Turkey symbolized as an unveiled woman


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Cartoons have long been a powerful medium for social and political commentary, using humor and satire to convey important messages. From the early 19th century to the present day, these illustrations have captured significant moments in history and exposed societal issues. In 1911, an American Socialist poster depicted the capitalist pyramid, highlighting the unequal distribution of wealth in society. This thought-provoking image aimed to raise awareness about economic disparities and advocate for a more equitable system. Another notable cartoon from 1802 by James Gillray satirized Edward Jenner's vaccination efforts against smallpox. Titled "The Cow-Pock, " it cleverly criticized Jenner's controversial method while shedding light on public skepticism towards medical advancements. In 1805, Gillray created another iconic piece titled "The Plumb-pudding in danger, " mocking Napoleon Bonaparte's peace overture with British Prime Minister William Pitt. The cartoon portrayed both leaders carving up the world like a meal, symbolizing their hunger for power during times of conflict. During the mid-19th century, cartoons were also used as a means to address environmental concerns. An 1866 illustration called "Deaths Dispensary" highlighted water pollution as a source of disease, emphasizing the need for clean water sources and proper sanitation practices. Punch magazine contributed its fair share of memorable cartoons too. In 1855, they published an amusing depiction featuring dinosaurs roaming around London's Crystal Palace exhibition—an imaginative blend of science fiction and humor that captivated readers at that time. Moving forward to World War II era propaganda posters; one lithograph from around 1943 featured Potato Pete urging people to join him in attacking enemies—a playful yet persuasive way to encourage support for war efforts through relatable characters. Imperialism was also critiqued through cartoons such as an American illustration from 1882 named "The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters.