The Great Remedy.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by Phelps & Watson American, 1859 - 1864

Date1862-1863

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watorcolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 3/4 x 12 15/16in. (22.2 x 32.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 1/8 x 14 1/16in. (25.7 x 35.7cm)

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Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionA political cartoon: three kittens or cats are playing in a Liberty Cap, which rests on an American flag draped over a table. The two white kittens wear collars which read "JEFF" and "ABE." The black kitten is in the background with a ribbon around his neck that reads "CONTRABAND." In the left foreground, three dice are showing three sixes. At lower right, three dice show a three and two ones. In the background, there is a large bitters bottle with a label that reads "LINCOLN BLACKSTRAP / DIRECTIONS. / One dose immediately,/ another / JANUARY 1, 1863. Continue if necessary / and follow up with/ HOT HERBS./ PREPARED / BY THE UNION COMPANY. H. Greeley, Agent."

Object number1988.165.2

MarkingsMiddle bottom: a partially cut off rubber stamp reading, "... SIMMONS [?] NO. 18 [?] CLARK ST. CHICAGO."InscribedLithographed title beneath image: "THE GREAT REMEDY." Inscribed on verso in pencil, lower right: "Dwr 1". Accession number inscribed in pencil on verso, lower right.NotesTechnique Note: Hand-coloring is very simple, using only red and blue.

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