Title
The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians, 1907
Caption
The Wall Street Persians and the Washington Egyptians By Louis Glackens, 1866-1933, artist. Published 1907. Illustration shows the battle of Pelusium with the Persians identified as having 'Vested Interests' (looking like Chauncey M. Depew), belonging to a 'Wall Street Syndicate' (looking like John D. Rockefeller), or a 'Railroad Trust', throwing cats labelled 'Small Stock Holder, Small Investor, Widow, Little Stock Holder, [and] Orphan' at the bewildered Egyptians who are outside a building labelled 'Administration' and flying a banner labelled 'Federal Prosecution'.
Date
1907
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP16A00_396
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (6,1Mb) / 19,5in x 12,0in / 5846 x 3587 (300dpi)