Periodical - Puck, New York, NY, December 8, 1880

This double-page spread from Puck, dated December 8, 1880, features the political cartoon "The Chosen People" by Joseph Keppler. The cartoon presents an antisemitic caricature of a Jewish peddler, depicted with items labeled "sobriety," "industry," "literature," and "prosperity," seemingly "thumbing his nose" at figures representing Bismarck, Hilton, and Corbin. The accompanying caption reads: "I have thriven on this sort of thing for Eighteen Centuries--Go on, gentlemen, Persecution helps de Pizness." The illustration is a color lithograph, characteristic of Puck's pioneering use of this technique for caricature, known for its caustic wit. The spread also includes other articles and textual content typical of the period's periodicals.

Associated People/Businesses

• Joseph Keppler (Cartoonist)
• NONE

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Political cartoons
• Antisemitism
• Periodicals
• 19th century
• Joseph Keppler
• Caricature
• Lithography
• New York (City)
• Judaica Americana

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Oversize Box 6, Folder 2