Hey! John! Give us a tow?, Vintage Print

Step back in time with this striking reproduction of Hey! John! Give us a tow?. Sourced from the United States Library of Congress.

Library of Congress record: Created ca 1912 No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower left: TE Powers. Title inscribed within image. Bequest and gift; Caroline and Erwin Swann; 1974; (DLC/PP-1974:232.1161) The cartoon contrasts the state of the wealthy and the poor under suspicion for illegal acts. Archbold had written to Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of Standard Oil, regarding contributions for the presidential campaign of 1904, in return for favors. Although no evidence of favoritism existed, Hearst's Magazine published Archbold's letters to Roosevelt just prior to the 1912 presidential election in which Roosevelt ran as the Bull Moose" or Progressive Party candidate Archbold, John D. (John Dustin),: 1848-1916. Progressive Party (1912) Boats: 1910-1920. Criminals: 1910-1920. Political patronage: United States: 1910-1920.

Available framed in a classic black wood frame ready to hang, or unframed for custom display. An elegant choice for any living room, study, or professional office. Makes a thoughtful and distinctive gift.