Richard Croker Tammany Tiger Thomas C. Platt New York State Elections PUCK 1897

Description

Antique Print Description
Details:
Title:
Driving the same old bargain.
Caption:
Boss Platt is getting ready to swap the city for the state.
Type:
Original Antique Chromolithograph Print
Publication:
Puck Magazine
Date:
October 20, 1897
Artist:
Dalrymple, Louis, 1866-1905
Grade:
Very Good ~ General age related toning and light staining. Soft horizontal crease at center.
Size:
10" x 13 1/2" (On full dated cover page)
Item Description:
This is an original antique chromolithograph print published in Puck Magazine. It measures 10" x 13 1/2", on a full dated cover page with wide margins, perfect for framing.
The print shows Thomas C. Platt standing next to a sign labeled "N.Y. State" and holding "N.Y. City Offices" under his arm, which he is planning to swap with Richard Croker, as the Tammany Tiger, who is standing next to a sign labeled "N.Y. City" and is holding "N.Y. Legislature" in his left hand, to complete the swap.
At nearly a hundred thirty years old, this engaging original print is highly displayable. Antiqueprintopia only sells original antique prints and they always come with a
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