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The Phoenix of prosperity
The Phoenix of prosperity. Illustration shows a female figure labeled Prosperity holding a cornucopia labeled Legitimate Business overflowing with coins and papers labeled Increased exports, Good crop reports, Higher wages, Larger RR earnings, and Trade ascendancy; she is rising from the flames of Watered stocks, Wildcat schemes, Mad speculation, Undigested securities, False values, and Overcapitalization. Date 1903 August 5. The Ph?몿 nix of prosperity. Illustration shows a female figure labeled Prosperity holding a cornucopia labeled Legitimate Business overflowing with coins and papers labeled Increased exports, Good crop reports, Higher wages, Larger RR earnings, and Trade ascendancy; she is rising from the flames of Watered stocks, Wildcat schemes, Mad speculation, Undigested securities, False values, and Overcapitalization. Date 1903 August 5
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This illustration, titled "The Phoenix of Prosperity," was published in Puck magazine on August 5, 1903. The image depicts a majestic female figure personifying Prosperity, emerging triumphantly from the ashes of economic turmoil. She gracefully rises above a chaotic scene of flames, symbolizing the destructive forces of watered stocks, wildcat schemes, mad speculation, undigested securities, false values, and overcapitalization. Despite the fiery backdrop, Prosperity remains unscathed, her countenance radiant and serene. In her outstretched hand, she cradles a cornucopia brimming with the fruits of legitimate business. The cornucopia is labeled with signs of economic growth and prosperity: Increased exports, Good crop reports, Higher wages, Larger RR earnings, and Trade ascendancy. The Phoenix of Prosperity serves as a beacon of hope amid the economic chaos, signaling the promise of a brighter future. The illustration is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of financial upheaval, the potential for growth and renewal exists. The image, with its intricate details and symbolic meaning, is a testament to the artistic and editorial prowess of Puck magazine during this era. This piece of turn-of-the-century American illustration is a valuable addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the economic anxieties and aspirations of the time.
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