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OIL SPECULATION CARTOON. Gulltown in an Uproar
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OIL SPECULATION CARTOON. Gulltown in an Uproar
OIL SPECULATION CARTOON.
Gulltown in an Uproar. A frenzied crowd of speculators rushes to buy stock certificates in the Munchausen & Gull Creek Oil Copmany. American lithograph cartoon, 1865
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1865 Bonnet Certificate Chaos Company Creek Finance Gull Industry Insane Investor Munchausen Nightstick Office Petroleum Police Political Satire Shawl Sidewalk Speculator Stock Vendor Window
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OIL SPECULATION CARTOON - Gulltown in an Uproar
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. This 1865 American lithograph cartoon, titled "Gulltown in an Uproar" captures the frenzied chaos that engulfed the streets of a bustling city during the peak of oil speculation. The scene unfolds on a dimly lit mid-street sidewalk, where a mob of speculators can be seen frantically rushing towards a window adorned with stock certificates from the Munchausen & Gull Creek Oil Company. The artist masterfully portrays the insanity and greed that consumed these investors, as they abandon reason and logic in their pursuit to buy into this petroleum industry giant. With bonnets and hats flying off heads, people jostling for position, and shawls flapping wildly in the wind, it is evident that this scene is one of utter pandemonium. Adding to the mayhem are police officers wielding nightsticks attempting to maintain order amidst this financial frenzy. This political satire serves as a stark reminder of how easily individuals can succumb to irrational behavior when faced with promises of wealth and prosperity. Through its vivid imagery and biting social commentary, this lithograph offers us a glimpse into America's history of speculative mania. It serves as both a cautionary tale about unchecked greed within finance and an enduring testament to our collective fascination with economic booms throughout time.
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