Images Dated 9th May 2012

A lesson in perspective

A lesson in perspective. Illustration shows a perspective view with the Eye of the Law at the vanishing point where the little ones shield the more important figures in the foreground; from small to large are the Weigher, Appraiser, Inspector, Superintendent, Manager, Trust Scapegoat, Government Scapegoat, Sugar Trust Director Don't Touch Sugar Trust it gave to Your Campaign Fund, and High Government Official Don't Touch Sugar. It gave to Our Campaign Fund'. Date 1909 December 15. A lesson in perspective. Illustration shows a perspective view with the Eye of the Law at the vanishing point where the little ones shield the more important figures in the foreground; from small to large are the Weigher, Appraiser, Inspector, Superintendent, Manager, Trust Scapegoat, Government Scapegoat, Sugar Trust Director Don't Touch Sugar Trust it gave to Your Campaign Fund, and High Government Official Don't Touch Sugar. It gave to Our Campaign Fund'. Date 1909 December 15

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The Russian cross-roads

The Russian cross-roads. Illustration shows a diminutive Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, wearing a fur robe, courting Medusa who is hiding behind the mask of a beautiful young woman; on the left, as if issuing from Medusa, storm clouds labeled Chaos are brewing over a Russian city. A more modestly-dressed woman stands on the right pointing toward a temple labeled Progress at the top of a hill. Date 1904 December 28. The Russian cross-roads. Illustration shows a diminutive Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, wearing a fur robe, courting Medusa who is hiding behind the mask of a beautiful young woman; on the left, as if issuing from Medusa, storm clouds labeled Chaos are brewing over a Russian city. A more modestly-dressed woman stands on the right pointing toward a temple labeled Progress at the top of a hill. Date 1904 December 28

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Narcissus

Narcissus. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as Narcissus sitting on a rock beside a pool of water labeled Democratic Sentiment, staring at his reflection. Date 1908 February 5. Narcissus. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as Narcissus sitting on a rock beside a pool of water labeled Democratic Sentiment, staring at his reflection. Date 1908 February 5

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