Greetings Card : Dance, yer little runt! Dance
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Dance, yer little runt! Dance
Dance, yer little runt! Dance!. Illustration shows six cowboys, one labeled Coal Trust and another labeled Miners Union, all with handguns which they are using to force a diminutive man labeled Small Consumer to dance. Date 1906 April 25. Dance, yer little runt! Dance!. Illustration shows six cowboys, one labeled Coal Trust and another labeled Miners Union, all with handguns which they are using to force a diminutive man labeled Small Consumer to dance. Date 1906 April 25
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Add a dash of wit and humor to your mailbox with our Dance, yer little runt! Dance greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This charming design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, features an amusing illustration of six cowboys, each labeled Coal Trust and Miners Union, attempting to coax a small man to dance at gunpoint. This vintage-inspired card is sure to bring a smile to the face of the recipient and add a touch of western charm to any occasion. Order yours today and let the fun begin!"
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 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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
April 25, 1906: A Disputed Dance at the Saloon (Dance, yer little runt! Dance!) This illustration, published in a popular magazine in 1906, captures a moment of tension and power dynamics between various factions of the coal industry. The scene takes place in a dimly lit saloon, where six cowboys, identifiable by their Stetson hats and bandanas, stand around a small, fearful man labeled as 'Small Consumer.' Coal Trust and Miners Union, two of the cowboys, brandish their handguns, forcing the little man to dance against his will. The caption, 'Dance, yer little runt! Dance!' echoes through the room, as the other cowboys laugh and jeer. The small consumer, a symbol of the common man, is trapped and powerless in the face of the coal industry's might. The illustration is a political cartoon, reminiscent of the style of Puck magazine. It reflects the tensions between the coal industry, labor unions, and consumers during this time. The coal industry, represented by Coal Trust and Miners Union, held significant power and influence, while consumers, symbolized by the small man, were often at their mercy. This illustration serves as a reminder of the complex power dynamics and struggles that existed during the early 20th century, particularly in the coal industry. It is a snapshot of a time when the balance of power was not in the hands of the people, and those with wealth and influence held sway over the lives of the common man.
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