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MONEY LENDING, 1870. I Gave Credit / I Sell for Cash
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MONEY LENDING, 1870. I Gave Credit / I Sell for Cash
MONEY LENDING, 1870.
I Gave Credit/I Sell for Cash. Lithograph, 1870, by Currier & Ives
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1870 Banking Businessman Cigar Commerce Contrast Credit Currier Debt Debtor Finance Gilded Age Greed Ives Merritt Money Nathaniel Political Action Poverty Smoking Upper Class Moneylender Moneylending Thrift
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The lithograph "Money Lending, 1870. I Gave Credit / I Sell for Cash" by Currier & Ives captures the stark contrast between two financial approaches during America's Gilded Age. In this thought-provoking image, a well-dressed businessman sits comfortably in his office, puffing on a cigar and proudly proclaiming his ability to extend credit or sell for cash. The depiction of the man exudes confidence and greed as he represents the upper class thriving in an era marked by rapid economic growth. On the other side of the spectrum, we see a debtor burdened with poverty and despair. This personification of hardship stands before the moneylender, pleading for assistance while clutching onto a jar labeled "jam" symbolizing their meager possessions. The artist skillfully highlights the power dynamics at play within American society at that time. This lithograph serves as both social commentary and political action through art. It sheds light on issues such as debt, finance, and thrift prevalent during this period while exposing the harsh realities faced by those trapped in cycles of poverty. Currier & Ives masterfully captured this moment in history with intricate details and contrasting elements that provoke contemplation about wealth disparity and societal inequality still relevant today.
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