A suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition; - Let us have a cham
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A suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition; - Let us have a cham
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Buffalo Chamber Exposition Horrors Puck Suggestion
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A Suggestion to the Buffalo Exposition: Let us Have a 'Cham'!" - This intriguing and humorous cartoon, published in Puck magazine in 1893, offers a satirical take on the Buffalo Exposition, also known as the World's Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago that year. The image features a determined-looking woman, dressed in the height of fashion, standing before a buffalo and making a bold suggestion. The buffalo, with a look of surprise and perhaps a hint of fear, gazes at the woman as she points to a diagram of a chamber or room, labeled "Cham," which she holds in her hand. The word "Cham" is a playful reference to the Chicago World's Fair, with the artist cleverly using the first two letters of the city's name to create the pun. The woman's confident expression and the buffalo's reaction create a sense of intrigue and anticipation. What could this "Cham" be, and why is the woman suggesting it for the exposition? The answer lies in the details of the cartoon. In the background, a group of horrified-looking men, dressed as various nationalities, watch the scene unfold. It seems that the woman is proposing a solution to the perceived problem of representing each country's culture and achievements at the exposition. By creating a "Cham," or a central chamber, she suggests that all the nations can come together and share their contributions in one place, promoting unity and understanding. This cartoon, with its clever wordplay and insightful commentary on the theme of international unity during a time of global exploration and cultural exchange, remains a fascinating and entertaining piece of historical art.
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