The magic washer, manufactured by Geo. Dee, Dixon, Illinois
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The magic washer, manufactured by Geo. Dee, Dixon, Illinois
The magic washer, manufactured by Geo. Dee, Dixon, Illinois. The Chinese must go. Cartoon showing Uncle Sam, with proclamation and can of Magic Washer, kicking Chinese out of the United States. Date c1886
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Dixon Illinois Magic Manufactured Washer
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This image, titled "The Magic Washer, manufactured by Geo. Dee, Dixon, Illinois," is a political cartoon from 1886 that vividly illustrates the anti-Chinese sentiment prevalent during this period in American history. The illustration depicts Uncle Sam, a symbol of American national identity, standing with a proclamation in one hand and a can of "Magic Washer" in the other. The Chinese immigrants, portrayed as small figures, are shown being forcefully removed from the United States, with one clinging to a suitcase labeled "China." The "Magic Washer," a product manufactured by Geo. Dee in Dixon, Illinois, was not a washer at all but rather a symbol used in this context to represent the perceived solution to the "Chinese problem." The cartoonist employed this metaphor to emphasize the belief that Chinese immigrants were a unwanted presence that could be easily "washed away" from American society. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 had already restricted Chinese immigration, but anti-Chinese sentiment continued to escalate. The cartoon reflects the fear and hostility towards Chinese immigrants, who were often blamed for economic hardships and perceived as a threat to American jobs and values. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the discrimination and prejudice faced by Chinese immigrants during this time in American history. The "Magic Washer," a seemingly innocuous household item, becomes a powerful symbol in this political cartoon, reflecting the deep-rooted prejudices and fears of the time. This image, produced by Geo. Dee in Dixon, Illinois, offers a glimpse into the complex and often troubled history of immigration in the United States.
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