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Cartoon, Chicago Meat Factory
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Cartoon, Chicago Meat Factory
Cartoon, Chicago Meat Factory with Uncle Sam.
1906
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Barrel Barrels Chicago Meat Pigs Processing Sausages Throne Track Tracks Truck Trucks Uncle Conserves
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This cartoon print, titled "Cartoon, Chicago Meat Factory," published in an August 1906 magazine, offers a humorous and satirical glimpse into the inner workings of a turn-of-the-century American meat processing plant. The image, created by an unknown German artist, depicts Uncle Sam, the symbol of the United States, seated regally on a throne made of barrels and sausages, surrounded by a production line teeming with pigs, pig parts, and processing equipment. Uncle Sam's imperial presence underscores the importance of the meat industry during the Edwardian era, as well as the nation's growing industrial might. The scene is filled with an array of intriguing details, such as trucks and tracks transporting pig carcasses and barrels filled with meat products. The laborers, dressed in typical working attire, are shown diligently working on the production line, while a pig looks on curiously from a nearby pen. The cartoon's playful tone and exaggerated visuals add to its charm, making it a fascinating window into the past. It also highlights the transformation of the meat industry during the early 1900s, as it shifted from small-scale, local operations to large-scale, industrialized production. This print is a must-have for anyone interested in American history, cartoons, or the evolution of food production.
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