Tammany Hall Collection

Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed corruption
" Who stole the peoples money? Twas him" cartoon about Tammany Hall scandal, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a Thomas Nast cartoon

Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885
1576734 Large group of people in opposition to President Cleveland's civil service reform agenda, 1885; (add.info.: The resistless march of reform the "hostiles" must go)

The Cat's-Paw, Any Thing to Get Chestnuts, published July 18, 1892. Creator: James Albert Wales
The Cat's-Paw, Any Thing to Get Chestnuts, published July 18, 1892

Kik-kik-cock-a-doodle doo! Mr. Kelly, how are YOU?, from Puck, published November 12, 1884. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Kik-kik-cock-a-doodle doo! Mr. Kelly, how are YOU?, from Puck, published November 12, 1884

Kelly's Triumph, from Puck, published September 29, 1880. Creator: James Albert Wales
Kelly's Triumph, from Puck, published September 29, 1880

Union Square Green Market, with the Tammany Hall building behind, Manhatten, New York, United States of America, North America

Isaac Vanderbeck Fowler, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Isaac Fowler, between 1855 and 1865. [Grand Sachem of the Tammany Society, better known as Tammany Hall; Postmaster of New York City]

Kik-kik-cock-a-doodle doo! Mr. Kelly, how are YOU?, from Puck, published November 12, 1884

Tammany Bank, 1938. Creator: Charles Moss
Tammany Bank, 1938

Tammany Toy Bank, c. 1937. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Tammany Toy Bank, c. 1937

Metal Toy Bank: Tammany Bank, c. 1938. Creator: George File
Metal Toy Bank: Tammany Bank, c. 1938

The Cat s-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts, 1872 (wood engraving)
1078638 The Cat s-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts, 1872 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

John T. Hoffman and William Boss Tweed, 1871 (engraving)
PNP284614 John T. Hoffman and William Boss Tweed, 1871 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

William M. Boss Tweed hugging the figure of Samuel J
PNP284612 William M. Boss Tweed hugging the figure of Samuel J. Tilden, from Harpers Weekly, 1871 (litho) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284619 Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum, from Harpers Weekly, 1st July 1876 (engraving) William M. Boss Tweed hugging the figure of Samuel J

Cartoon featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed (1823-78) from Harper
PNP253889 Cartoon featuring William Marcy Boss Tweed (1823-78) from Harpers Weekly, 6th January 1872 (coloured engraving) by Nast

The Only thing they Respect of Fear, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284616 The Only thing they Respect of Fear, from Harpers Weekly, 21st October 1871 (engraving) William M. Boss Tweed hugging the figure of Samuel J

Tammany Hall (etching)
1069675 Tammany Hall (etching) by Devitt Welsh, Horace (1888-1942); 37.5x29.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info)

What are you going to do about it?, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284618 What are you going to do about it?, from Harpers Weekly, 14th October 1871 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Union Square (b / w photo)
5215544 Union Square (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Square. Illustration for The New Metropolis edited by E Idell Zeisloft (D Appleton)

Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, New York, 31 January 1884 (colour litho)
3104972 Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, New York, 31 January 1884 (colour litho) by American School

Ticket and coupon for the Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music
3104969 Ticket and coupon for the Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, Tammany Hall and Nilsson Hall, New York (chromolitho) by American School

Grand masked ball at the Prospect Academy of Music (chromolitho)
3108144 Grand masked ball at the Prospect Academy of Music (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Who Stole the Peoples Money?, from The New York Times
PNP284615 Who Stole the Peoples Money?, from The New York Times, 1871 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cafe of the Democtratic Club, showing Prominent Leaders of the Democratic Party and of Tammany Hall (litho)
5214991 Cafe of the Democtratic Club, showing Prominent Leaders of the Democratic Party and of Tammany Hall (litho) by American School

Caricature of Richard Boss Croker, American politician (colour litho)
6029703 Caricature of Richard Boss Croker, American politician (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Richard Boss Croker (1843-1922)

Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, Tammany Hall and Nilsson Hall, New York (chromolitho)
3104967 Prospect Association grand masked ball at the Academy of Music, Tammany Hall and Nilsson Hall, New York (chromolitho) by American School

Wholesale and Retail, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284617 Wholesale and Retail, from Harpers Weekly, 16th September 1871 (engraving) William M. Boss Tweed hugging the figure of Samuel J

William Boss Tweed and Horace Greeley, from Harpers Weekly
PNP284620 William Boss Tweed and Horace Greeley, from Harpers Weekly, 3rd August 1872 (engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Group of Vultures waiting for the storm to blow over - Let us prey
PNP284613 A Group of Vultures waiting for the storm to blow over - Let us prey, from Harpers Weekly, 23rd September 1871 (engraving) by Nast

Pewter Mug Tavern and Tammany Hall, in Frankfort Street, 1860 (litho)
5214970 Pewter Mug Tavern and Tammany Hall, in Frankfort Street, 1860 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pewter Mug Tavern and Tammany Hall)

Torch light procession in New York, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Torch light procession in New York, 1844. A parade held by supporters of James Knox Polk, winner of the presidential election

What are You Laughing at? To the Victor Belong the Spoils (from Harpers Weekly), November 25, 1871

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" To the victor belong the spoils" - Thomas Nast cartoon about Boss Tweed, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

You Laughing ? Victor Belong Spoils Harper Weekly
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CARTOON: CROKER, 1901. An English country seat and racing stable cost a lot of money - and he knows how to get it. Cartoon comment from Puck on Richard Croker, leader of Tammany Hall

New York: Democratic Demonstration on September 23Rd, the Coogan Legion Passing Tammany Hall

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Torch Light Procession in New York, United States

RICHARD CROKER (1843-1922). Boss Croker. American (Irish-born) politician. Photograph, 1900

NAST: TAMMANY TIGER. Tired of the Show. The Fate of the Tammany Tiger and his Keeper. Cartoon by Thomas Nast showing the arrow of Reform killing Tammany Hall and its prominent members, c1875

CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. Blue Laws (to D. B. Hill)- Don t turn against me, papa
CARTOON: BLUE LAWS, 1895. Blue Laws (to D.B. Hill)- " Don t turn against me, papa. You and your legislature created me, not to be enforced, but to be used for blackmail." Cartoon, American

NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. An Aggressive Still Hunt. Governor Tilden has for years
NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. An " Aggressive" " Still Hunt." " Governor Tilden has for years, like a hound on the scent, followed the members of the Ring patiently, secretly

NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. A Box Stew; or, an Enviable Position. Usufructuary Tilden: William
NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. A Box Stew; or, an Enviable Position. Usufructuary Tilden: " William, we would miss you - until I am in the White House." (Hard on Tweed)

NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. Governor Tildens Democratic Wolf (Gaunt and Hungry ) and the Goat
NAST: TILDEN CARTOON, 1876. Governor Tildens Democratic " Wolf (Gaunt and Hungry" ) and the Goat (Labor). Cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, critical of Senator Samuel J

CARTOON: NEW YORK, 1824. A Caucus Held at Albany. Cartoon satirizing the duplicity and conspiracy of the Democratic-Republican Party in New York State known as the Bucktails

TWEED CARTOON, 1871. The Tammany Moscow: Retreat of the Ring. Cartoon on the downfall of William M. Boss Tweed and his ring of corrupt politicians, 1871

GROVER CLEVELAND CARTOON. Mutiny! Can the Captain Regain Control of the Ship? President Grover Cleveland, as captain of the good ship Democracy

Greeleys Thermometer. Cartoon depicting presidential candidate Horace Greeleys reaction to different states during
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1872. Greeleys Thermometer. Cartoon depicting presidential candidate Horace Greeleys reaction to different states during the October election in 1872

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"Tammany Hall: A Tale of Corruption and Influence in 19th Century New York" In the heart of Manhattan, a political machine known as Tammany Hall reigned supreme. Its notorious leader, Boss Tweed, was depicted in Thomas Nast's scathing cartoons that exposed his web of corruption. The Union Square Green Market thrived nearby, with the imposing Tammany Hall building serving as a constant reminder of power and deceit. Isaac Vanderbeck Fowler captured the essence of this era between 1855 and 1865, showcasing an unknown creator's work that reflected the times. Satirical publications like Puck added fuel to the fire with their biting humor; "Kik-kik-cock-a-doodle doo. Mr. Kelly, how are YOU?" echoed through its pages. The influence extended beyond politics - even banking became entangled in Tammany's grasp. Charles Moss immortalized Tammany Bank in a striking image from 1938 while William O. Fletcher crafted a toy bank inspired by this infamous institution. Yet amidst all the chaos and greed, there were those who fought back against Tammany's grip on power. The wood engraving titled "The Cat s-Paw - Anything to Get Chestnuts" illustrated their struggle for justice. John T. Hoffman and William Boss Tweed stood side by side in an engraving from 1871 – two faces representing both sides of this complex tale. And then there was William M. Boss Tweed himself hugging Samuel J. , embodying the close ties between politicians and their cronies. But not everyone succumbed to corruption; Harpers Weekly featured "Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum, " highlighting those who resisted Temany's allure. Today, we look back at these historical artifacts with fascination – reminders of an era when power could be bought but also challenged; when one man controlled it all but faced opposition from brave souls.