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POLICE CARTOON, 1874. Jewels Among Swine. American newspaper cartoon by Thomas Nast

POLICE CARTOON, 1874. Jewels Among Swine. American newspaper cartoon by Thomas Nast


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POLICE CARTOON, 1874. Jewels Among Swine. American newspaper cartoon by Thomas Nast

POLICE CARTOON, 1874.
Jewels Among Swine. American newspaper cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1874, commenting on the arrest of temperance activists in Cincinnati, Ohio, and alleging complicity of the police force in the citys liquor trade

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1874 Activist Arrest Cincinnati Corruption Drunk Drunkard Intoxicated Liquor Nast Police Politics Satirical Streetlamp Temperance Movement


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This print titled "POLICE CARTOON, 1874. Jewels Among Swine" by Thomas Nast is a powerful depiction of the political corruption and complicity surrounding the liquor trade in Cincinnati, Ohio during the late 19th century. The cartoon serves as a scathing commentary on the arrest of temperance activists in the city, suggesting that members of the police force were involved in this illicit business. In this satirical piece, Nast skillfully portrays men and women representing both sides of society's moral spectrum. On one side, we see intoxicated individuals stumbling through the streets under dimly lit streetlamps, symbolizing their involvement with alcohol consumption. Meanwhile, police officers are depicted as pigs wearing billy clubs, insinuating their alleged collaboration with corrupt elements within Cincinnati's liquor trade. The artist's use of caricature highlights not only his artistic talent but also his ability to convey a strong message about social issues prevalent at that time. By juxtaposing these contrasting figures - drunkards against law enforcement - Nast emphasizes how those responsible for upholding justice may sometimes be entangled in questionable practices themselves. This thought-provoking image captures an important moment in American history when temperance movements were gaining momentum across the nation. It reminds us that even within systems meant to protect citizens' well-being, there can exist deep-rooted corruption that undermines societal progress.

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