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Caricature of President Chester Arthur, here accused of using the Treasury surplus to build up the Navy in order to give party members an opportunity for government spoils.

1856-1896

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E Row 1/GC059/Box 04/Normal/19th c./Gillam, Bernard GA 2007.00092
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Gillam, Bernard, 1856-1896
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Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886—Caricatures and cartoons
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Magazine illustration—United States—19th century—Design
Political cartoons—United States—19th century
Political corruption—United States—History—19th century—Caricatures and cartoons
Presidents—United States—19th century—Caricatures and cartoons
United States—History—19th century—Caricatures and cartoons
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