Greetings Card : Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of 1910?
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Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of 1910?
Cartoon by Harold Auerbach, The Era of 1910? A comment on the controversial political issues of tariff reform, free trade, home rule and socialism. Date: 1910
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Media ID 14414984
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Auerbach Comment Controversial Controversy Election Exports Free Guillotine Harold Imports Issue Issues Legislation Protectionism Reform Satire Satirical Tariff Traitor Traitors Treason
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of vintage greeting cards, featuring the iconic cartoon "The Era of 1910?" by Harold Auerbach. This timeless piece, obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past with its insightful commentary on the controversial political issues of tariff reform, free trade, home rule, and socialism. Add a touch of history and humor to your correspondence with this beautifully printed and thought-provoking greeting card from our Media Storehouse range.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Harold Auerbach's satirical cartoon, titled "The Era of 1910?", offers a scathing commentary on the controversial political issues of the early 20th century. The cartoon depicts a chaotic political landscape, with various figures representing tariff reform, free trade, home rule, and socialism, all clamoring for attention and vying for power. At the center of the chaos stands a figure labeled "Government," who appears to be struggling to maintain order amidst the frenzy. A guillotine looms ominously in the background, with the caption "Treason Act, 1905" inscribed above it, hinting at the potential consequences of the political turmoil. The cartoon's title, "The Era of 1910?", suggests that the issues depicted are particularly relevant to that year. Tariff reform, which aimed to protect domestic industries by imposing taxes on imported goods, was a hotly debated topic during this time. Free trade, on the other hand, advocated for the elimination of tariffs and the free exchange of goods between countries. Home rule, which referred to the movement for self-governance in Ireland, was another contentious issue. Socialism, represented by a figure holding a hammer and sickle, was also gaining popularity. Auerbach's use of satire and symbolism effectively captures the political climate of the era, highlighting the complexities and controversies of the time. The cartoon serves as a reminder of the ongoing debates and challenges faced by governments and societies in addressing economic and political issues.
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