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Title I take it on my responsibility. [graphic].
Publisher [United States] : [publisher not identified]
Publisher UNITED STATES. 1834
Date [1834]
Physical Description 1 print : lithograph ; sheet 41 x 50 cm (15.5 x 19.25 in.)
Description Cartoon critical of Andrew Jackson's decision to discontinue federal deposits to the Bank of the United States and his denial that his informal circle of close advisors, known as the "Kitchen Cabinet," influenced his decision. Depicts Jackson pinned to a column at the top of the stairs of the bank as he and other white men are being drenched by white men wielding fire hoses, one labeled "United States," in the street. Near Jackson, a kettle boils, fueled by burning papers labeled "Constitution" and "Globe," the pro-Jackson newspaper. Behind him several men, one labeled "K.C.," are involved in altercations. Other men run down the steps, one colliding with an African American man carrying barrels. In the street, a rotund white man, attired in a military uniform, observes the soaking of Jackson with delight while two other white men appear to be coming to Jackson's aid.
Is referenced by Weitenkampf, p. 35
Notes Title from item.
Date of publication supplied by Weitenkampf.
Originally part of American political caricatures, likely a scrapbook, accessioned 1899. Collection primarily comprised of gifts from Samuel Breck, John A. McAllister, and James Rush.
Description revised 2021.
Access points revised 2021.
Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
Subject Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Caricatures and cartoons.
Bank of the United States (1816-1836)
African American men -- Caricatures and cartoons.
Crowds -- United States.
Fighting -- United States.
Hoses.
Geographic subject United States -- Politics and government -- 1832-1837.
Genre Lithographs -- 1830-1840.
Political cartoons -- 1830-1840.
Location Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| Political Cartoons - 1834-12W [5760.F.57]
Accession number 5760.F.57