Bank Panic Collection

WALL STREET: BEARS & BULLS. Bulls and Bears in the Market. An allegorical painting by William H. Beard, 1879

BANK PANIC OF 1857. Wall Street, half past 2 O Clock, 13 October 1857. Oil on canvas by James H. Cafferty and Charles J. Rosenberg

CARTOON: WALL ST. PANIC 1873. Panic as a health officer, sweeping the garbage out of Wall Street: a contemporary cartoon comment on the Wall Street crash and the financial Panic of 1873

CARTOON: PANIC OF 1893. An 1894 American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple on the business recovery following the Panic of 1893

CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873. The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street
CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1873. The " Long" and " Short" of it is a General " Bust" up in the Street

JAMES FISK (1834-1872). An American newspaper cartoon of 1869 published after James Fisks failure to corner the gold market on Black Friday, Sept. 24, 1869

WALL STREET PANIC, 1873. Panic as a health officer, sweeping the garbage out of Wall Street. A contemporary cartoon comment on the Wall Street crash and the financial panic of 1873

WALL STREET CRASH, 1929. Crowds gathered on the steps of the Sub-Treasury Building (on the site of the former Federal Hall) across from the New York Stock Exchange on Black Thursday, 24 October 1929

WALL STREET CRASH, 1929. Crowds gathered outside the New York Stock Exchange on Wall Street as stock prices collapse, late October 1929

CARTOON: BANK PANIC, 1869. What a Fall was There, My Countrymen! Comment on Wall Streets Black Friday, the bank panic of 24 September, 1869

NEW YORK: PANIC, 1887. Crowd in the wheat pit of the New York Produce Exchange during a panic in June 1887. Engraving, American, 1887

WILD MEN OF WALL STREET. Giving the animals a little sunlight. Published following Black Friday (September 24), this American newspaper cartoon of 1869 shows Charles A

BANK PANIC, 1869. What a Fall was There, My Countrymen! Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on Wall Streets original Black Friday, the bank panic of 24 September 1869

BANK PANIC, 1873. The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street
BANK PANIC, 1873. " The Long and Short of it is a General Bust up in the Street." Thomas Nasts cartoon comment on Wall Streets Black Friday, 19 September 1873

Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe : American lithograph cartoon, 1837, depicting Democratic leaders Andrew Jackson
CARTOON: PANIC OF 1837. Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe : American lithograph cartoon, 1837, depicting Democratic leaders Andrew Jackson, Thomas Hart Benton

I want a flag for the bank holiday. Cartoon, 1933, by Otto Soglow on the bank holiday declared by the newly inaugurated
BANK HOLIDAY CARTOON, 1933. I want a flag for the bank holiday. Cartoon, 1933, by Otto Soglow on the bank holiday declared by the newly inaugurated President Franklin D. Roosevelt

The blackboard in the New York Gold Room, 24 September 1869, showing the collapse of the price of gold
BLACK FRIDAY, 1869. The blackboard in the New York Gold Room, 24 September 1869, showing the collapse of the price of gold. Handwritten caption by James A

The moderen Balaam and his ass. An American cartoon placing the blame for the panic of 1837
CARTOON: PANIC OF 1837. The moderen Balaam and his ass. An American cartoon placing the blame for the panic of 1837 and the perilous state of the banking system on outgoing president Andrew Jackson

Out of the Ruins. Thomas Nasts depiction of President Ulysses S. Grant as the nations financial saviour following Black
BANK PANIC CARTOON, 1873. Out of the Ruins. Thomas Nasts depiction of President Ulysses S. Grant as the nations financial saviour following Black Friday, 19 September 1873

Modern Balaam and his ass. An American cartoon placing the blame for the Panic of 1837
CARTOON: PANIC OF 1837. Modern Balaam and his ass. An American cartoon placing the blame for the Panic of 1837 and the perilous state of the banking system on outgoing President Andrew Jackson

CIVIL WAR: BULL RUN, 1861. The retreat of Union soldiers turning into a stampede at the First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia, 21 July 1861. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

BANK PANIC, 1873. Broad Street during the bank panic of 1873. Wood engraving, American, October 1873

NEW YORK: STOCK EXCHANGE. Scene at the New York Stock Exchange during the Panic of 14 May 1884

RUSSIA: KHODYNKA TRAGEDY. Mass panic at Khodynka Field in Moscow during the coronation celebration for Czar Nicholas II, after a rumor spread that there were not enough presents for everyone, May 1896

BANK PANIC, 1873. Investors gathering around a ticker tape machine on Wall Street during the panic of 1873. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of October 1873

BANK PANIC, 1873. The Paying Teller. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of Ocotber 1873

BANK PANIC, 1873. The office of Jay Cooke & Company in Philadelphia. The bankcruptcy, 18 September 1873, of this government bond agency, backer of the Northern Pacific Railroad

FINANCIER, CARTOON, 1873. A banker at the Catch im & Pluck im establishment sitting on his gains. Cartoon comment on the panic of 1873 from a contemporary American newspaper

BANK PANIC, 1873. Excitement on Wall Street during the financial crisis of 1873. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of October 1873

BANK PANIC, 1873. An investor grieving over his losses during the panic of 1873. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1873

BANK FAILURE, 1875. Scene outside the Bank of California in San Francisco after the announcement of its failure, 26 August 1875. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BANK PANIC, 1884. Wall Street, New York, during the panic of 1884, caused by the sudden failure of the Grant and Ward Bank. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

CHARLESTON EARTHQUAKE. Scenes from the earthquake that shook Charleston, South Carolina, for a week, starting on 31 August 1886. Line engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BANK PANIC, 1857. Scene in Wall Street, New York, during the financial crises of 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BANK PANIC OF 1857. A stormy session of the New York Stock Board during the panic of 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

GOLD PANIC, 1863. Speculators on Wall Street, New York, during the gold panic of March 1863. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

CHOLERA PANIC, 1892. In May 1892 passengers from the German steamer Normannia, arriving at Fire Island for quarantine, are met by protesters from Long Island

BANK PANIC, 1869. Scene in the New York Gold Room during the Gold Panic, Black Friday, of 24 September 1869. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BANK PANIC, 1869. Scene in the Gold Room during the Gold Panic of 24 September 1869, Black Friday

BANK PANIC OF 1857. Run on the Seamens Bank for Savings in New York City in October 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary newspaper

BLACK FRIDAY, 1869. The New York Stock Exchange board in session, 25 September 1869 - the day after the original Black Friday gold panic on Wall Street

BANK PANIC, 1873. Run on the Union Trust Company in New York City, during the Panic of 1873. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

BANK PANIC, 1890. Run on a bank. Line engraving, American, 1890

BANK PANIC, 1884. Wall Street, New York City, during the panic of 1884 caused by the sudden failure of the Grant and Ward Bank: contemporary colored engraving

BANK PANIC: 1857. Run on the Seamans Savings Bank in New York City during the financial panic of 1857: contemporary colored engraving

BANK PANIC: 1869. The interior of the New York City Gold Room during the Gold Panic on Black Friday, Sept. 24, 1869: contemporary colored engraving

BANK PANIC OF 1857. Scene on Wall Street at the time of the Panic of 1857. Line engraving, 19th century

BLACK FRIDAY, 1869. The scene at Broad Street in New York City on Black Friday, the Gold Panic of 24 September 1869. Contemporary American wood engraving

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"Bank Panic: A Historical Rollercoaster Ride on Wall Street" In the world of finance, there are moments that define the ebb and flow of economic tides. From allegorical paintings to satirical cartoons, these hints offer a glimpse into the tumultuous history of bank panics on Wall Street. One such event was the Bank Panic of 1857, immortalized in James H. 's oil-on-canvas masterpiece. As half past 2 O'Clock struck on October 13th, chaos engulfed the street as financial institutions crumbled under mounting pressure. Fast forward to 1873 when another panic hit Wall Street like a sweeping health officer clearing garbage. The cartoon depiction captures the frenzy and desperation that gripped investors during this turbulent time. The Panic of 1893 left its mark as well, but an American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple reveals hope for recovery in business following this devastating crisis. It serves as a reminder that even in dark times, resilience can prevail. However, no discussion about bank panics would be complete without mentioning one of the most infamous crashes in history –the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Crowds gathered outside iconic landmarks like the New York Stock Exchange and Sub-Treasury Building, witnessing their dreams shatter amidst financial ruin. Throughout these crises, figures like James Fisk emerged – stock market speculators who played pivotal roles in shaping events leading up to bank panics. Their actions were often met with both admiration and disdain from society at large. As we reflect upon these historical moments captured through art and satire alike, it becomes clear that bank panics have been an integral part of Wall Street's narrative. They serve as cautionary tales reminding us how fragile our financial systems can be if not carefully managed. While each panic had its unique circumstances and consequences, they all share a common thread - exposing vulnerabilities within our economic structures while also highlighting humanity's resilience in the face of adversity.