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NAST: ELECTION, 1876. A Hard Summer for the Soft Rag Baby. Cartoon by Thomas Nast
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NAST: ELECTION, 1876. A Hard Summer for the Soft Rag Baby. Cartoon by Thomas Nast
NAST: ELECTION, 1876.
A Hard Summer for the Soft Rag Baby. Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, depicting presidential running mates Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas Hendricks nursing their inflation rag baby with beer after Congress Water failed to put it to sleep
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Media ID 12322592
1876 Baby Beer Candidate Cradle Cross Dress Democratic Party Doll Domestic Drunk Election Hendrick Hendricks Husband Inflation Jones Nast Political Presidential Samuel Sleeping Tilden Wife
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The print titled "NAST: ELECTION, 1876. A Hard Summer for the Soft Rag Baby" is a captivating political cartoon by Thomas Nast that humorously captures the tense atmosphere surrounding the presidential election of 1876 in America. In this satirical depiction, we see Samuel J. Tilden and Thomas Hendricks, the Democratic Party's presidential running mates, desperately trying to pacify their "inflation rag baby". The cartoon cleverly portrays Congress Water as a failed remedy to lull the restless infant to sleep. Instead, Tilden and Hendricks resort to nursing their baby with beer, symbolizing their frustration and disappointment with Congress' inability to address economic issues effectively. Nast's artistic skills shine through in this piece as he skillfully uses caricatured features and exaggerated expressions on both candidates' faces. The inclusion of a cradle further emphasizes the domestic nature of politics during that era. This historical artifact offers valuable insights into American politics at the time while also showcasing Nast's talent for using satire to convey complex ideas. It serves as a reminder that even amidst serious political debates, humor can be employed as an effective means of commentary. Granger Art on Demand has preserved this iconic image from 1876 in partnership with The Granger Collection, allowing us to appreciate its significance today and reflect upon how political cartoons continue to shape public discourse throughout history.
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