Greetings Card : On the democratic roof
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On the democratic roof
On the democratic roof. Illustration shows Champ Clark as Santa Claus standing on a roof with a large sack labeled Fulfillment of Democratic Pledges over his shoulder, next to a chimney labeled Democratic Harmony with several flues labeled Radicalism, Cannonized Democracy, Wall Street Interests, Safe & Sane, Solid South, Eastern Conservatism, and Bryanism. Date 1910 December 21. On the democratic roof. Illustration shows Champ Clark as Santa Claus standing on a roof with a large sack labeled Fulfillment of Democratic Pledges over his shoulder, next to a chimney labeled Democratic Harmony with several flues labeled Radicalism, Cannonized Democracy, Wall Street Interests, Safe & Sane, Solid South, Eastern Conservatism, and Bryanism. Date 1910 December 21
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Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Bring a touch of whimsy and politics to your holiday greetings with the "On the Democratic Roof" card from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic illustration from Mary Evans Prints Online, this unique design showcases Champ Clark as Santa Claus, perched on a rooftop with a sack full of pledges over his shoulder. Spread holiday cheer and spread the word about fulfilling democratic promises with this eye-catching and thoughtful card from our collection. Order yours today and make this holiday season one to remember!"
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.
On the Democratic Roof,
EDITORS COMMENTS
a humorous and thought-provoking illustration published in Puck magazine on December 21, 1910, depicts Champ Clark, a prominent Democratic politician, dressed as Santa Claus. With a large sack labeled "Fulfillment of Democratic Pledges" slung over his shoulder, Clark stands on the roof of a house, poised to descend the chimney. The house, labeled "Democratic Harmony," is adorned with several chimneys, each representing various factions and ideologies within the Democratic Party. The first chimney, labeled "Radicalism," is shown spewing smoke and flames, indicating turmoil and unrest. The "Cannonized Democracy" chimney is decorated with military insignia, representing the party's support for military interventionism. "Wall Street Interests" is depicted as a towering, golden chimney, symbolizing the influence of big business on the party. "Safe & Sane" is a simple, orderly chimney, representing the moderate wing of the party. The "Solid South" chimney is labeled with the Confederate flag and features a Confederate soldier, reflecting the party's stronghold in the Southern states. "Eastern Conservatism" is represented by a traditional, red-brick chimney, while "Bryanism" is shown as a chimney topped with a golden pig, symbolizing the populist ideology associated with Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan. This illustration serves as a commentary on the complexities and tensions within the Democratic Party during this period, highlighting the various ideologies and factions vying for influence. The image of Santa Claus, traditionally associated with generosity and fulfillment of promises, adds a layer of symbolism, suggesting that the Democratic Party, under Champ Clark's leadership, could bring unity and fulfillment to the diverse elements within its ranks.
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