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Keppler & Schwarzmann Puck [Vol. 15 No. 371 (April 16, 1884) - Vol. 17 No. 424 (April 22, 1885)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09892 Author/Creator: Keppler & Schwarzmann Place Written: New York, New York Type: Book Date: 16 April 1884- 22 April 1885 Pagination: 1 v. : 854 p. : Height: 35 cm, Width: 27.8 cm, Depth: 6 cm Order a Copy

One bound volume of the periodical entitled "Puck" dated April 16 1884 to April 22, 1885. Each issue contains three colored political cartoons. Most of the political cartoons concern the upcoming presidential election and James G. Blaine and the Mulligan letters. The issues also contain other humorous cartoons concerning fashion, social norms, and other current events.

Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886
Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893

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