FINANCIER, CARTOON, 1873. A banker at the Catch im & Pluck im establishment sitting on his gains. Cartoon comment on the panic of 1873 from a contemporary American newspaper
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FINANCIER, CARTOON, 1873. A banker at the Catch im & Pluck im establishment sitting on his gains. Cartoon comment on the panic of 1873 from a contemporary American newspaper
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1873 Bank Panic Banker Banking Crisis Depression Finance Financier Money Political Profit Wall Street
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FINANCIER, CARTOON, 1873: A satirical depiction of a banker at the Catch 'im & Pluck 'im establishment leisurely sitting on his gains. This cartoon serves as a poignant commentary on the panic of 1873, as published in a contemporary American newspaper. The artist cleverly captures the essence of the late 19th-century financial crisis that gripped the nation. In this engraving, we witness a well-dressed financier comfortably perched amidst stacks of money bags and coins. His smug expression suggests an indifference to the economic turmoil plaguing Wall Street during this time. The image symbolizes how some bankers profited from others' misfortune during the banking crisis. The scene is set against a backdrop depicting bustling city streets and towering buildings, representing urban America's financial heartland. Men in suits can be seen scurrying about anxiously in search of stability amid widespread uncertainty. This political cartoon underscores society's frustration with those who capitalized on their positions while ordinary citizens suffered severe consequences due to bank failures and unemployment rates soaring across North America. As an artifact from history, this print offers valuable insight into both the financial landscape and public sentiment surrounding one of America's most significant economic downturns. It reminds us that even in times of distress, art has long served as a powerful medium for social critique.
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