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The fit-thrower
The fit-thrower. Illustration shows a man labeled Infant Industries having a seizure in front of Uncle Sam and Columbia; Columbia, holding a purse labeled High Protection, is giving him a hand-out, while Uncle Sam reaches into his pocket. Date 1912 March 20. The fit-thrower. Illustration shows a man labeled Infant Industries having a seizure in front of Uncle Sam and Columbia; Columbia, holding a purse labeled High Protection, is giving him a hand-out, while Uncle Sam reaches into his pocket. Date 1912 March 20
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This striking illustration, published in Puck magazine on March 20, 1912, depicts a man labeled "Infant Industries" having a seizure at the feet of Uncle Sam and Columbia. The woman figure of Columbia, representing the United States, offers a hand-out from a large purse labeled "High Protection," while Uncle Sam reaches into his pocket. The fit-thrower, or "Infant Industries," is a metaphor for industries that are new or developing and require protection and support from the government. The seizure could symbolize the instability or vulnerability of these industries during their early stages. The image reflects the debates and discussions surrounding the role of the government in protecting and nurturing emerging industries, and the potential costs and benefits of such intervention. The illustration was created during a time when the US economy was undergoing significant changes, and the government was increasingly involved in regulating and supporting various industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation. The cartoon serves as a visual representation of the complex relationship between the government, industry, and the public during this period of economic transformation.
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