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Uncle Sam

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Title:
Uncle Sam
Alternate Title:
Uncle Sam Cigars
Collection:
Persuasive Maps: PJ Mode Collection
Creator:
Uncle Sam Cigars
Date:
1890
Posted Date:
2015-08-25
ID Number:
1105.01
Collection Number:
8548
File Name:
PJM_1105_01.jpg
Style/Period:
1870 - 1899
Work Type:
advertisements
Materials/Techniques:
color printing
Subject:
Not So Persuasive
Advertising & Promotion
Measurement:
16 x 26 (centimeters, height x width)
Notes:
Uncle Sam's image was frequently used on cigar box labels
"Often seen with cigars spread across the globe, it cemented the idea of a ‘Prosperous Nation’ in the subconscious of Americans." (https://cigarlabelblog.wordpress.com/2010/06, accessed December 19, 2014). In this case, it's certainly possible to view the image as the U.S. exporting its unwanted cigars - particularly with an apparent smirk on Uncle Sam's face. The date is estimated.

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Cite As:
P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography, #8548. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
Archival Collection:
P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography
Format:
Image
Rights:
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