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Mother Goose to date. Illustration shows Alton B. Parker as Little Bopeep sitting on a rock labeled Esopus, tending a flock of sheep labeled Gold Democrat and their tails stating Vote; the sheep are entering a pasture labeled Democratic Fold - Four Years of Clover. A ribbon tied to the shepherds crook states Gold Standard. Includes verse: Little Bopeep has lost her sheep, / But she doesn t have to mind them. / Let em alone and they ll come home / And bring their tails behind them. Date 1904 October 19. Mother Goose to date. Illustration shows Alton B. Parker as Little Bopeep sitting on a rock labeled Esopus, tending a flock of sheep labeled Gold Democrat and their tails stating Vote; the sheep are entering a pasture labeled Democratic Fold - Four Years of Clover. A ribbon tied to the shepherds crook states Gold Standard. Includes verse: Little Bopeep has lost her sheep, / But she doesn t have to mind them. / Let em alone and they ll come home / And bring their tails behind them. Date 1904 October 19
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Mother Goose to Date: Alton B. Parker as Little Bopeep and the Gold Democrat Sheep, 1904 This charming illustration from 1904, featuring Alton B. Parker portrayed as Mother Goose's character Little Bopeep, offers a political commentary on the upcoming presidential election. Sitting atop a rock labeled "Esopus," Little Bopeep tends to a flock of sheep, each labeled "Gold Democrat," with their tails bearing the words "Vote." The sheep are making their way into a pasture labeled "Democratic Fold - Four Years of Clover." A ribbon tied to the shepherd's crook reads "Gold Standard." The verse accompanying the image reads: "Little Bopeep has lost her sheep, / But she doesn't have to mind them. / Let 'em alone and they'll come home / And bring their tails behind them." This playful rhyme alludes to the belief that Democratic voters would return to their party in the upcoming election, bringing their "tails" (votes) with them. The image is a clever representation of the political climate during the 1904 presidential campaign between Alton B. Parker, the Democratic nominee, and incumbent Republican President Theodore Roosevelt. The Gold Standard reference reflects the ongoing debate over monetary policy at the time. This illustration is a fascinating glimpse into the political satire and symbolism of the early 20th century.
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