Antique 1902 Thomas Fleming Political Caricature Prints Congress Satire 3 Sheets

Antique 1902 Thomas Fleming Political Caricature Prints Congress Satire 3 Sheets

Fascinating set of three antique illustrated book leaves from Around the Capital with Uncle Hank, written and illustrated by political cartoonist Thomas Fleming and published in 1902 by Nutshell Publishing Company of New York

These authentic early 20th-century printed illustrations feature detailed black-and-white political caricatures of prominent United States senators and congressmen, accompanied by humorous commentary on Washington politics, congressional personalities, and legislative affairs during the Gilded Age

Includes three original double-sided sheets featuring the following historical figures and illustrations

Senators Joseph Simon of Oregon and Addison G. Foster of Washington shaking hands, pages 117 and 118

Congressman Montague Lessler of New York, pages 27 and 28

Congressman Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio embracing a ram representing wool growers in a humorous political illustration concerning the Anti-Shoddy Bill, pages 31 and 32

Reverse sides feature additional congressional portraits and excerpts from the original publication

These wonderful antique illustrations capture the personalities, political humor, and artistic style of turn-of-the-century American politics. Perfect for collectors of political cartoons, American history, congressional memorabilia, antique book illustrations, and historical paper ephemera

Original period printed book pages, not hand-drawn artwork or modern reproductions. Suitable for archival collecting, framing, historical displays, or vintage gallery wall decor

Condition: Good antique condition with age-related paper toning, scattered foxing, light discoloration, minor spots, creasing, corner bends, and edge wear. Pencil notations appear near the lower margins of the illustrated sides. Pages have been removed from their original publication. Please review photos for details

Size: Measurements not provided, 3 double-sided loose book leaves with 6 printed page sides

Materials: Printed paper, black-and-white ink illustrations

Colors: Cream, off-white, black

Estimated Age: 1902

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