Uncle Sams pet pups! Or, Mother Banks last refuge
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Uncle Sams pet pups! Or, Mother Banks last refuge
Uncle Sams pet pups! Or, Mother Banks last refuge. A crude woodcut satire showing Harrison luring Mother Bank, Jackson, and Van Buren into a barrel of Hard Cider. Jack Downing chases Jackson and Van Buren toward the barrel as Mother Bank crawls into it. While Jackson and Van Buren sought to destroy the Bank of the United States, one of Harrisons election campaign promises was to reestablish it, hence his providing Mother Bank a refuge in this scene. Date 1840. Uncle Sams pet pups! Or, Mother Banks last refuge. A crude woodcut satire showing Harrison luring Mother Bank, Jackson, and Van Buren into a barrel of Hard Cider. Jack Downing chases Jackson and Van Buren toward the barrel as Mother Bank crawls into it. While Jackson and Van Buren sought to destroy the Bank of the United States, one of Harrisons election campaign promises was to reestablish it, hence his providing Mother Bank a refuge in this scene. Date 1840
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Uncle Sam's Pet Pups - Mother Bank's Last Refuge
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is a political satire woodcut print from the year 1840, created during the presidential election campaign between William Henry Harrison and incumbent President Martin Van Buren. The image depicts Uncle Sam, represented as a stout, bearded man, luring the personifications of President Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, along with Mother Bank, into a barrel labeled "Hard Cider." Jackson and Van Buren, shown wearing top hats and carrying sticks, are being chased by Jack Downing, a symbol of Harrison's campaign. Mother Bank, represented as a heavy, elderly woman, is crawling into the barrel. The scene is a commentary on the political climate of the time, specifically the debates surrounding the Bank of the United States. Jackson and Van Buren had previously sought to destroy the Bank of the United States, while Harrison, during his campaign, promised to reestablish it. In this satirical image, Harrison is depicted as offering Mother Bank, the personification of the Bank, a refuge in the barrel of hard cider. The print is a crude yet humorous representation of the political maneuverings and promises made during the election. The woodcut print is a fascinating glimpse into the political satire of the time, showcasing the use of symbolism and humor to comment on the events and issues of the day. This image, titled "Uncle Sam's Pet Pups: Mother Bank's Last Refuge," is a valuable historical artifact that provides insight into the political climate of the United States during the 1840 presidential election.
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