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Uncle Sams income
Uncle Sams income. Illustration shows a customs officer placing a tax stamp on an American heiress, also vignettes showing some suggested ways of generating revenue, such as taxing poodles and other precious pups, people who tell tall stories, divorce, sidewhiskers, amateur elocutionists, and rubber plants, instead of putting it all over the poor old consumer. Date 1909 April 21. Uncle Sams income. Illustration shows a customs officer placing a tax stamp on an American heiress, also vignettes showing some suggested ways of generating revenue, such as taxing poodles and other precious pups, people who tell tall stories, divorce, sidewhiskers, amateur elocutionists, and rubber plants, instead of putting it all over the poor old consumer. Date 1909 April 21
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18"x14" Modern Frame
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16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Uncle Sam's Income: A Humorous Take on Taxation in 1909 (April 21, Uncle Sam's Income, Puck Magazine) This illustration from the April 21, 1909, issue of Puck Magazine offers a satirical look at the various ways Uncle Sam, the symbol of the American government, could generate income instead of burdening the common consumer with taxes. The image features a customs officer placing a tax stamp on an American heiress, while vignettes in the background suggest unconventional taxation methods. One vignette shows a man with an oversized poodle, implying a potential tax on "precious pups." Another illustration depicts a group of people gathered around a tall tale teller, suggesting a tax on those who engage in exaggerated storytelling. A scene of a couple getting divorced implies a potential tax on the dissolution of marriages. Sidewhiskers and amateur elocutionists are also shown, suggesting taxes on facial hair and public speaking, respectively. Lastly, a rubber plant is shown, hinting at a potential tax on this commodity. The illustration serves as a commentary on the perceived burden of taxes on the common consumer during this time. The satirical nature of the vignettes highlights the absurdity of these potential taxation methods and raises questions about the fairness of taxation policies. This image, from the popular Puck Magazine, would have resonated with readers in 1909, providing a humorous yet thought-provoking take on the topic of taxation.
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