Cartoons

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Honest Abe's Rudder.

Matt Morgan

Engraved cartoon, from the Victorian-era magazine Fun. The cartoon depicts a caricature image of a canine Abraham Lincoln. To his tail, kettles labeled IRONSIDE and MONITOR are tied as he flees from battle at Fort Sumter.
A Cautionary Tale

Ben Sargent

Reproduction of newspaper cartoon that depicts Abraham Lincoln and suggests a comparison between the elections of 1860 and 2004. The cartoon was originally published in the Austin American Statesman, February 2005.
A Message to All the Pro Abortion Presidential Candidates: 178 Years Ago, Near Hodgenville, Ky.

James J. Dobbins

Original cartoon that depicts an image of Abraham Lincoln's birthplace cabin. Beside the cabin, a man is shown jumping and exclaming, "YAHOOO! IT'S A BOY!!" It is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist. Published in the New Hampshire Union Leader, 1987.
Why (ahem) yes, he just cam on the market... How many yen are we talking, here?

Pat Oliphant

A cartoon depicting the Lincoln statue at Lincoln Memorial. A line of men dressed identically stand in front of the statue facing two other men dressed in overcoats. The cartoon features an inscription by the cartoonist.
Abraham Lincoln

John Patrick "Jack" Lanigan

An original artwork signed by Jack Lanigan. It features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln used in a cartoon.
Today We Honor

James J. Dobbins

Newspaper page featuring a cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln and mentions various facts about his life.
Buchanan '96

Bob Rogers

Photocopy of cartoon depicting Mount Rushmore where each stone figure wears an expression of shock. The cartoon satirizes Pat Buchanan's attempt to win the Republican nomination in 1996.
"Oh great! Checkout time was 11:00AM and it's almost noon-Now he's going to charge us antoerh $100,000."

Jim Borgman

The object is a reproduction of an editorial cartoon that satirizes the Clinton administration's use of the Lincoln bedroom as a means for fundraising. In the cartoon, a man lays in bed while reading a newspaper. A woman stands at the door while reading the establishment's checkout policy. A portrait of Abraham Lincoln is prominently displayed on the wall. The cartoon is signed by the author in red ink in the upper right corner.
The Spencer County, Indiana, Youth and His Undreamed of Immortality

John T. McCutcheon

Newspaper cartoon affixed to cardboard. Depicts A. Lincoln, A. Lincoln statue, etc.
Well, I suppose it's time to let Reagan by Reagan!

Paul Conrad

Newspaper cartoon depicting President Reagan wearing masks of faces of other presidents.
It Being Lincoln's Birthday!

Bob Coyne

Newspaper cartoon from the Boston Post. Has portrait and other scenes.
Meanwhie, at the For Explorer Assembly Plan Outside of Detroit...

Jim Bush

A signed copy of a newspaper cartoon depicting a Ford assembly plant. The subject of the cartoon refers to the removal of more than six million tires from the Davis Tire Pile in Rhode Island.
A Scene from Oliver Stone's Upcoming Film on Nixon

George Danby

A photocopy of a cartoon depicting Richard M. Nixon about to assassinate Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre. The cartoon satirizes Oliver Stone's film JFK.
Show Me the Money

Jeff Stahler

A copy of a cartoon depicting portraits of Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Bill Clinton. Under each president is a popular quote. Bill Clinton's quote satirizes his administration's fund raising efforts.
Tribute to the Great Emancipator

Harold Tucker Webster

Newspaper cartoon depicting two children listening to the radio.
The Emancipator's View of Our Government

Joseph L. Parrish

Cartoon by Parrish; newspaper clipping affixed to cardboard; "The Emancipator's View of Our Government." Depicts A. Lincoln looking at Capitol Building. Subject is government trend to "...dictate the lives of people." Copyright 1937, Chicago Tribune.
Babe Lincoln

Robert Grossman

An original cartoon that depicts Abraham Lincoln in a burlesque-style outfit. The cartoon refers to theories suggesting that Lincoln was a homosexual. It was originally published in Nation magazine on 24 January 2005. It is inscribed by the artist on its reverse.
King Mob Upon His Throne.

Matt Morgan

Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts caricature images of Abraham Lincoln resting his feet on the back of an African-American man who is draped in an American flag. An Uncle Sam figure and unidentified man lurk in the background.
Abraham Lincoln

Greentree Publishers

Cartoon cut from menu or place mat, depicts A. Lincoln-related scenes.
A Hundred Years Ago

Herbert Lawrence Block

Cartoon newspaper clipping affixed to cardboard depicting Abraham Lincoln as a young lawyer.
Skedaddling!

Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts caricature images of Abraham Lincoln and Stonewall Jackson.
The Living Lincoln

Edward Kudlaty

A photographic reproduction of a cartoon by Ed Kudlaty. It features a bust image of Abraham Lincoln against a background of quotations. The cartoon is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist.
T'other From Which.

Matt Morgan

Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts caricature images of Abraham Lincoln and a Russian officer and references the relationship between Russia and the U.S.
The Modern Andromeda.

Matt Morgan

Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts an image of Columbia chained to a rock labeled WAR POLICY. A monster rises from a body of water and makes to grab Columbia. Its pupils bear the a profile image of Abraham Lincoln and another unidentified man.
The Settling Day.

Matt Morgan

Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts a caricature image of Abraham Lincoln. A horse racing theme refers to the failures of Union generals.