Monopoly Collection

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1889. The Bosses of the Senate. American anti-trust cartoon, 1889, by Joseph Keppler

American cartoon by Clifford Berryman, c1909, showing President Theodore Roosevelt slaying those trusts he considered
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1909. American cartoon by Clifford Berryman, c1909, showing President Theodore Roosevelt slaying those trusts he considered " bad" for the public interest while

ENGLAND: TRADE CHARTER. Act of Parliament, 13 October 1698, establishing the English Company Trading to the East Indies, a rival trade organization to the East India Company; the new company was soon

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1904
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1904. Jack and the Wall Street Giants. American lithograph cartoon by Udo Keppler, 1904, depicting a tiny President Theodore Roosevelt preparing to wield the sword of Public

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1879. The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads. American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1879, attacking the railroad trust formed by William Henry Vanderbilt (top), Cyrus W

Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia. Hand-coloured engraving 1823
533410 Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.; (add.info.: Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia)

Uncle Sam (America)
2603735 Uncle Sam (America); (add.info.: Uncle Sam (America) in danger of sinking due to President McKinley (Dingley Bill) and his policy on monopolies. Cartoon c1900).

Farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labelled "Dingley Tariff", 1897
1576156 Farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at a gate labelled "Dingley Tariff", 1897; (add.info.: The keepers at the gate' A farmer on "Prosperity Road" stopped at)

Uncle Sam sitting on the steps to the White House, 1896
1576822 Uncle Sam sitting on the steps to the White House, 1896; (add.info.: When McKinley is president' Uncle Sam sitting on the steps to the White House as a man (McKinley)

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

All for Him, published October 26, 1892. Creator: Joseph Keppler
All for Him, published October 26, 1892

Monopoly
Andreas Magnusson

Cash is Norrmalmstorg
Tomas Härstedt

Anti-Corn Law campaign
Buckingham Badger, the Monopolist, compared to Cheap John, the Free Trader, Anti-Corn Law campaign Date: 1842

Early Japanese Cigarette Packet - Front and Back (combined) - Mikasa cigarettes specially manuafctured for The Japanese Tobacco Monopoly by A G Cousis & Co. Cairo & Malta

Mr. John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works - from a photograph by Cox, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Mr. John Thwaites, Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works - from a photograph by Cox, 1858. First Chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, and the first Leader of local government in London

Monster Monopoly. American cartoon, 1884, attacking John D. Rockefellers Standard Oil Company
STANDARD OIL CARTOON. Monster Monopoly. American cartoon, 1884, attacking John D. Rockefellers Standard Oil Company

CARTOON: MONOPOLIES, 1883. The Tournament of Today. American cartoon, 1883, depicting the unequal contest between labor and monopoly, the latter prominently supported by W.H. Vanderbilt, Cyrus W

The Angel, Islington
A painting of some London pedestrians travelling along the pathways and roads of the Angel, Islington, a series of buildings including the Angel Hotel

RMS Titanic - letter, Mabel Francatelli, passenger
RMS Titanic - First Class passenger Mabel Francatelli. A fascinating letter from Mattison, Davey & Rader of New York to Miss Francatelli dated 17 April 1956

Cartoon, The Seven-league boots 1846
Cartoon, The Seven-league boots; or, Death of Giant Monopoly. A satirical comment on the repeal of the Corn Laws, depicting Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister

The Menace of the Hour, 1889 (colour litho)
1078692 The Menace of the Hour, 1889 (colour litho) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: The Menace of the Hour, from The Verdict)

An early English embassy to India, 1599, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373636 An early English embassy to India, 1599, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Woodville

A Boys Life at Eton (engraving)
1062604 A Boys Life at Eton (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boys Life at Eton)

The English Ambassador in India in 1615 (litho)
PNP314301 The English Ambassador in India in 1615 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Vulture of the Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1789 (etching)
NCO191247 The Vulture of the Constitution, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1789 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.5x34.7 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Fagins Political School (engraving)
2777129 Fagins Political School (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fagins Political School. Cartoon, 9 November 1867)

Monopoly (engraving)
3640717 Monopoly (engraving) by Du Maurier, George (1834-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monopoly. Illustration from Society Pictures by George du Maurier selected from Punch (Bradbury)

Monopoly (colour litho)
2813077 Monopoly (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monopoly)

The Octopus Who Strangles the World, cartoon from The Minneapolis Times
CHT206508 The Octopus Who Strangles the World, cartoon from The Minneapolis Times, reproduced in Lectures Pour Tous, 1902-03 (engraving) (b/w photo) by American School

Anti-trust cartoon depicting giant corporations as the bosses of the Senate
PNP322040 Anti-trust cartoon depicting giant corporations as the bosses of the Senate, 1889 (colour litho) by American School

First annual picnic of the "Knights of Labor"- more fun for the spectators
1078691 First annual picnic of the " Knights of Labor" - more fun for the spectators than for the performers, 1882 (colour litho) by Keppler

The Bosses of the Senate, illustration from the American magazine Puck
NYH177782 The Bosses of the Senate, illustration from the American magazine Puck, January 23rd 1889 (coloured engraving) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Des O Connor at the airport with his family. 3rd August 1974

Cartoon, Opening the Gate; or, Coming events cast their shadows before. A comment on monopoly versus free trade. Date: 1845

A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act
McKINLEY TARIFF ACT, 1894. A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act and a Senate of special interests

Jiu-Jitsued : American cartoon, c1906, showing President Theodore Roosevelt disabling the railroad trust with a jujitsu
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Jiu-Jitsued : American cartoon, c1906, showing President Theodore Roosevelt disabling the railroad trust with a jujitsu hold

No Molly-Coddling Here : President Theodore Roosevelt swinging away his Big Stick at the trusts
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1904. " No Molly-Coddling Here" : President Theodore Roosevelt swinging away his " Big Stick" at the trusts and " Every Thing in General"

Reading the Death Warrant. Cartoon, 1913, by Charles R. Macauley on U. S. President Woodrow Wilsons currency message to
WILSON CARTOON, 1913. Reading the Death Warrant. Cartoon, 1913, by Charles R. Macauley on U.S. President Woodrow Wilsons currency message to Congress which resulted in the passage of the Federal

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1889. The Rising of the Usurpers and the Sinking of the Liberties of the People. An 1889 cartoon by Thomas Nast protesting the control exercised over the necessaries of life by

ROBBER BARONS, 1889. The Robber Barons of Today: an American cartoon of 1889

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1889. The Rising of the Usurpers and the Sinking of the Liberties of the People. An 1889 cartoon by Thomas Nast protesting the control exercised over the necessaries of life by

Next! Puck Magazine 20th Century 1904 Standard Oil Company
Next! After a work by Udo Keppler published in Puck Magazine, September 1904. A view of the Standard Oil Company, Inc, at the time the world's biggest petroleum company

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902. The beef trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts. Cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1902

MONOPOLY AND TARIFFS, 1888. The Consumer Consumed. American cartoon by W. A. Rogers
MONOPOLY AND TARIFFS, 1888. The Consumer Consumed. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1888, on the high prices being imposed on the American consumer as a result of monopolistic practices

Kissing girls hand - Charles Dana Gibson
The Gibson Girl was the personification of a feminine ideal as portrayed in the satirical pen-and-ink-illustrated stories created by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson - this one entitled Another

Monopoly board game. This game was developed in 1934 by an American, Mr Charles Darrow. Today, Monopoly is the best-selling board game in the world, produced in 26 languages and sold in 80 countries

W. MCKINLEY CARTOON, 1896. American cartoon by J. S. Pughe, 1896, suggesting that Monopoly would be welcome at
W. MCKINLEY CARTOON, 1896. American cartoon by J.S. Pughe, 1896, suggesting that Monopoly would be welcome at the White House When McKinley is President

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"Unveiling the Monopoly: A Historical Journey of Power and Control" Step into the world of monopoly, not just a board game but a concept that has shaped societies throughout history. From ancient trade charters to modern anti-trust movements, the struggle for economic dominance has been captured in various forms. In 1698, England's Trade Charter Act established an early example of monopolistic control. This legislation granted exclusive rights to certain companies, stifling competition and consolidating power in the hands of a few. Such practices were met with resistance even then, as seen in cartoons like "The Seven-league boots" from 1846 that depicted the negative consequences of unchecked monopolies. Fast forward to America's Gilded Age when industrial titans like Vanderbilt and Gould formed railroad trusts. Joseph Keppler's powerful cartoon "The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads" exposed their stranglehold on transportation and highlighted growing concerns about concentrated wealth. As society progressed, so did efforts to combat these monopolistic forces. President Theodore Roosevelt emerged as a champion against unfair business practices during his tenure. Cartoonist Clifford Berryman portrayed him slaying trusts deemed harmful while restraining those beneficial for the country - an iconic image capturing Roosevelt's fight against corporate giants. Monopolies weren't limited to industries alone; they also found their way into popular culture through games like Monopoly itself. Created as a critique on wealth inequality by Elizabeth Magie Phillips in 1903, it became an enduring symbol reflecting societal struggles against concentration of power. But beyond mere symbols lie real-life events where monopoly-like situations unfolded tragically. The sinking RMS Titanic serves as a poignant reminder that even within luxurious settings, disparities existed between social classes – some enjoying opulence akin to Park Place while others confined to Baltic Avenue-like conditions. Across continents, voices rose against oppressive systems supported by monopolies such as Britain's Anti-Corn Law campaign or Japan's early cigarette industry.