Puck Collection

A Midsummer Nights Dream (Shakespeare, Act 4, Scene 1), November, 1857

Farewell performance by Robbin Hood and his merry men. Illustration shows the cast of a theatrical production Robbin Hood and his Merry Men on stage for the final song of the production, shown are

Terrible Teddy waits for the unknown. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt as a boxer sitting on a stool with his arms resting on the ropes in the near corner of a boxing ring

A dangerous brew. Illustration shows John Mitchell and Samuel Gompers, representing the United Mine Workers and the American Federation of Labor

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1904
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1904. Jack and the Wall Street Giants. American lithograph cartoon by Udo Keppler, 1904, depicting a tiny President Theodore Roosevelt preparing to wield the sword of Public

The fleet protects the nation - Prudential Life Insurance protects the home. Illustration shows a fleet of steam-powered warships sailing past the Rock of Gibraltar labeled The Prudential has

Young Americas dilemma. Illustration shows a schoolboy standing outside a Public School; on the left is Charles M. Schwab sitting atop a large money bag labeled Manager of Steel Trust $1, 000

Uncle Toms cabin - as it will have to be played if Johnson wins. Illustration shows in a theatrical production of Uncle Toms Cabin, heavyweight champion boxer Jack Johnson standing over Simon Legree

The Russian cross-roads. Illustration shows a diminutive Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, wearing a fur robe, courting Medusa who is hiding behind the mask of a beautiful young woman; on the left

Her reflection. Illustration shows a young couple standing near a mirror, as the young man declares his love for her, she gazes on her reflection in the mirror

The ex-scarecrow of Europe. Illustration shows the Russian Bear as a soldier with rifle turned into a scarecrow labeled Russia; a crow labeled Japan bites its nose

Why not go the limit?. Illustration shows many women in the Mrs. PJ Gilligan bar smoking and drinking at their leisure. Date 1908 March 18. Why not go the limit?

Due process of law. Illustration shows Justice, wearing a crown labeled Law and carrying a sword and scales, riding on the back of a snail

Easter Puck. Illustration shows Puck wearing the bright red outfit of a musketeer, walking between two rabbits who are each carrying an Easter egg; a tonsured monk, reading a book

The crown prince. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt, wearing royal robes, holding on his shoulders and presenting a diminutive William H. Taft wearing a crown

Puck and Titania
Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream (Sommernachtstraum) depicting Puck sprinkling fairy dust on Titania.(German) Date: 1900

The touring car of the future. Illustration shows a huge triple-decker touring vehicle with Dining Hall, Kitchen, Servants Hall, High Finance and Recuperation Apartment, State Rooms

The woman behind the gun. Illustration shows a woman, possibly Coco Chanel, wearing a large hat with feathers, shooting at large white birds with a rifle; two dogs labeled French Milliner place

JOHN PIERPONT MORGAN (1837-1913). Wall Street Bubbles - Always the Same : J. P
JOHN PIERPONT MORGAN (1837-1913). Wall Street Bubbles - Always the Same : J.P. Morgan as a Wall Street bull blowing bubbles of inflated stocks for eager investors: American lithograph cartoon, 1901

Illustration of ice hockey player wearing protective clothing, holding hockey stick near puck

A troublesome egg to hatch. Illustration shows the rulers of Russia, Germany, Italy, Austria, France, and England, as chickens trying to hatch a large egg labeled China

The yellow peril. Illustration shows at center a man representing Russia, holding a cat-o -nine tails labeled Russia with the lashes labeled Absolutism, Persecution, and Tyranny, next to him

Exposed to the worlds contempt. Illustration shows a larger-than-life Spirit of Civilization pointing with contempt to a man on a pedestal labeled Russia; standing around the pedestal are John Bull

Uranus. Hubble Space Telescope image of the planet Uranus, showing its ring system and six of its moons. The bright moon at lower right is Ariel. Five other faint moons are seen around the rings

MIDSUMMER NIGHTs DREAM. Puck (from A Midsummer Nights Dream ), by Henry Fuseli. Oil, c. 1790

Scene from Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, A Midsummer Nights Dream (Act II, Scene ii), in which Puck drops a love potion into the sleeping Titanias eyes

Oberon, Titania and Puck dancing with fairies in a scene from William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream
BLAKE: FAIRIES, c1786. Oberon, Titania and Puck dancing with fairies in a scene from William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Painting by William Blake, c1786

The meat market. Illustration shows a butcher labeled The Beef Trust standing behind a counter in a butcher shop, around him are meat products labeled Potted Poison, Chemical Corn Beef

Columbias Easter bonnet. Illustration shows Columbia adjusting her bonnet, which is a battleship labeled World Power with two guns labeled Army

A dangerous firecracker. Illustration shows the rulers of Germany, France, Austria, Japan, and John Bull, representing England

Puck Thanksgiving 1907. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt about to chop the head off a turkey labeled Flim-Flam Finance on the chopping block, the feathers are labeled Worthless Collateral

Jack and the Wall Street giants. Illustration shows a diminutive President Theodore Roosevelt standing on Wall Street, holding a large sword labeled Public Service before giant capitalist ogres

Solitaire. Illustration shows the Republican elephant labeled GOP. sitting on a stool with the US Capitol and the White House within view

Or bust. Illustration shows a large bull labeled Lincoln with the head of Abraham Lincoln, standing among the reeds of a swamp where a puffed-up frog labeled Roosevelt is standing on a piece of

Henry V. up to date. Illustration shows a battle scene at a breach in the Tariff Wall with Trusts, Monopoly, and Stand Pat forces being led by a king labeled American Protective Tariff League

Puck (Fuseli)
Puck, a sprite (in Shakespeares Midsummer nights dream)

The sands of time. Illustration shows Mars, the Roman god of war, waiting for the establishment of protocols and the Japanese occupation of Korea to be completed before the sands in an hourglass

A misunderstanding. Illustration showing the British Lion, wearing a military uniform, aghast by the tattered look of a female figure labeled Peace, her clothing torn, head and left arm bandaged

Robinson Crusoe Fairbanks. Illustration shows Charles W. Fairbanks as Robinson Crusoe sitting on a rock labeled Vice-Presidency on the shore of a vast sea. Date 1906 January 3

Pride goeth before destruction. Illustration shows Richard Croker inflated like a hot air balloon, wearing a medallion showing the Tammany Tiger

The official scapegoat. Illustration shows an unidentified man sitting in a chair in a cell at Sing Sing Prison, he has changed out of his prison uniform, into a business suit

A lesson in perspective. Illustration shows a perspective view with the Eye of the Law at the vanishing point where the little ones shield the more important figures in the foreground; from small to

By the grace of Justice. Illustration shows Samuel Parks, recently released from prison on extortion charges, still wearing his prison stripes

The return of the dove to the ark. Illustration shows an ark labeled Democratic Principles aground in the receding waters of the flood near a landscape labeled Republican Power; the ark is full of

The dreaded guest. Illustration shows William II, emperor of Germany, standing in the middle of a narrow cobblestone street, possibly in Italy (the pope, wearing the papal crown)

The grim commander. Illustration shows the Grim Reaper dressed as a steamboat captain, holding a scythe and directing crowds of people on an Annual Sunday School Excursion through the entrance to

The old salt salutes. Illustration shows Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, saluting a Japanese admiral on a gunboat, in the background are the ruins of a Russian naval fleet. Date 1904 March 2

Putting the screws on him

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"Puck: A Dangerous Brew of Satire, Politics, and Social Commentary" In the midst of a rapidly changing world, Puck magazine emerged as a powerful force in American political satire. With its iconic Roosevelt Cartoon from 1904, this mischievous publication captured the essence of an era marked by uncertainty and transformation. Known as "The Russian Cross-Roads, " Puck fearlessly delved into the complex issues facing Young America. The nation found itself at a crossroads - caught between tradition and progress, grappling with Teddy Roosevelt's enigmatic persona. Terrible Teddy waited for the unknown to unfold while posing a dilemma for the youth who yearned for direction, unafraid to challenge established powers; it dubbed Europe "The Ex-Scarecrow" due to its declining influence on global affairs. It questioned why America should not go beyond limits set by others and urged Uncle Tom's Cabin to be played if President Johnson desired true equality. Amidst these weighty matters, it also brought levity through clever advertisements like "The Fleet Protects the Nation - Prudential Life Insurance pr. " This juxtaposition showcased how humor could coexist with serious discussions about safeguarding one's future. With each issue came reflections on society's flaws – Easter Puck symbolized rebirth but also highlighted ongoing struggles for justice under due process of law. Through witty illustrations and biting commentary, this publication became both mirror and catalyst for change. In 150 years since its inception, it has left an indelible mark on American journalism. Its legacy serves as a reminder that even in tumultuous times, laughter can be a potent weapon against oppression and ignorance – all encapsulated within those pages filled with ink-stained brilliance.