Photo Mug : The flies got wise
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The flies got wise
The flies got wise. Illustration shows a large spider labeled Flim Flam Finance with a disgruntled look on its face, sitting on a cobweb labeled Wall Street, looking at a bunch of flies labeled The Public hovering just beyond the cobweb, mocking the spider. Date 1913 January 22. The flies got wise. Illustration shows a large spider labeled Flim Flam Finance with a disgruntled look on its face, sitting on a cobweb labeled Wall Street, looking at a bunch of flies labeled The Public hovering just beyond the cobweb, mocking the spider. Date 1913 January 22
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"Brighten up your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring high-quality images from trusted sources like Mary Evans Prints Online. This unique mug showcases the witty illustration "The flies got wise" by Rights Managed. With a large spider named Flim Flam Finance looking disgruntled on a Wall Street cobweb filled with flies, this mug adds a clever and humorous touch to your daily coffee or tea break. Perfect for finance enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates a good laugh, our Photo Mugs are a great gift idea or a must-have for your personal collection. Embrace the power of personalization and enjoy your beverage in style with this eye-catching mug."
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
The Wise Flies - A Satirical Take on Wall Street and the Public, 1913
EDITORS COMMENTS
This political cartoon, published on January 22, 1913, in Puck magazine, offers a witty commentary on the relationship between Wall Street and the public. The illustration depicts a disgruntled spider named Flim Flam Finance, sitting on a cobweb labeled Wall Street, casting a scowl towards a group of flies labeled The Public. The flies are mockingly hovering just beyond the cobweb, seemingly aware of the manipulations of the financial world. The spider, symbolizing the financial elite, represents the manipulative and deceitful nature of Wall Street during this era. Its displeased expression highlights the frustration felt towards the increasing awareness and skepticism of the general public. The flies, symbolizing the public, are shown as wise and aware, no longer falling prey to the schemes of the financial world. This cartoon was published during a time of significant change in the financial landscape, with the creation of the Federal Reserve System and the implementation of the Sixteenth Amendment, which allowed for a federal income tax. The public's growing awareness and involvement in financial matters led to increased scrutiny and regulation of the financial industry, a trend that continues to this day. The use of animals as symbols in this political cartoon adds an element of whimsy and makes the commentary on the financial world more accessible and relatable to the general public. This illustration serves as a reminder of the importance of public awareness and involvement in financial matters, even over a century later.
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