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CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902. The railroad trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet
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CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902. The railroad trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet
CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902.
The railroad trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts. Cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1902
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1902 Alphabet Alphabet Of Joyous Trusts Antitrust Burr Capitalism Commerce Cowcatcher Finance Frederick Greed Monopoly Opper Personification Political Railroad Track Rhyme Satire Track Train Trust
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This print titled "CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902" takes us back to a significant period in American history. The image depicts a satirical cartoon from the book "An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts" created by Frederick Burr Opper in 1902. This cleverly crafted artwork aims to critique the powerful railroad trust that dominated commerce during the turn of the century. The cartoon showcases personifications of greed and capitalism, embodied by men with exaggerated features, standing on a railroad track. The train symbolizes the unstoppable force of monopoly, while its cowcatcher represents the ruthless nature of this trust. Through rhyme and satire, Opper skillfully highlights the negative impact such monopolies had on transportation and finance at that time. As we delve into this snapshot from early 20th-century America, it becomes evident how political cartoons were used as an effective medium for social commentary. By shedding light on issues like antitrust measures and corporate control over industries, artists like Opper played an essential role in shaping public opinion. This print serves as a reminder of our nation's complex economic past and encourages reflection on how far we have come since then. It stands as a testament to art's ability to provoke thought and spark conversations about power dynamics within society - even more than a century after its creation.
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