A Heartrending Appeal

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A Heartrending Appeal
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A Heartrending Appeal

Date1895
Illustration CitationPuck, October 30, 1895
MediumInk and Ben Day tint on illustration board
Dimensionssheet: 16 1/8 × 20 7/8 in. (41 × 53 cm)
Credit LineGift of Helen Farr Sloan, 1978
Object number1978-93
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Label TextFrederick Opper's political cartoon refers to New York City politics. Richard Croker put forth John Sheehan as his successor as the leader of Tammany Hall. Other politicians (seen here pointing to themselves) objected, wanting the position for themselves.
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