This is not a political cartoon or caricature suitable for an exhibition on the history of comic satire. The image shows a domestic furniture piece—an upholstered sofa with rolled arms, button-tufted back, and wooden feet typical of mid-19th-century parlor design. It contains no figures, no satirical commentary, no printmaking technique, and no relationship to the graphic satire tradition from Hogarth through the early comic strips. Please provide an actual political cartoon, caricature print, or satirical image for wall label consideration.
About this artifact
- Date
- circa 1850
- Rights
- Public domain — free to view, share, and reuse.
- Restoration
- Digitally restored and hosted by ComicBooks.com.
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