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The fool pied piper [picture] : from Puck
A political cartoon, on a post-card, concerning U.S. lax immigration laws (circa early 1900s), based on the pied piper fairy tale. The rats, following an image of the pied paper (dressed as Uncle Sam) into the water, are labeled: pauper, anarchist, thief, white slaver, fire brand, degenerate, bandi...
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| Language: | English |
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A political cartoon, on a post-card, concerning U.S. lax immigration laws (circa early 1900s), based on the pied piper fairy tale. The rats, following an image of the pied paper (dressed as Uncle Sam) into the water, are labeled: pauper, anarchist, thief, white slaver, fire brand, degenerate, bandit, convict, murderer, crook, assassin, cannibal, incendiary, etc. Some of the rats carry a flyer in their mouths labeled "Black Hand," with am image of a black hand. There are men standing in traditional costumes on the shore wearing sashes reading: France, Italy, Russia, Austria, etc. |
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"Send to your Senator or Congressman at once with a little restriction message." (from verso of card) |
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1 card : ill. ; 9 x 14 cm. |