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The sale of Manhattan (price not mentioned) - a continuous performance / Kep.

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Illustration shows a modern version of the sale of Manhattan Island between unidentified legislators masquerading as Natives and New York businessmen; among some familar faces are James S. Schoolcraft representing the Natives and lurking in the background of businessmen is John D. Rockefeller.

Caption: Respectfully submitted to the Float Committee of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration.

Illus. in: Puck, v. 66, no. 1695 (1909 August 25), centerfold.

Copyright 1909 by Keppler & Schwarzmann.

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sherman j s rockefeller john d john davison legislators indians of north america land use selling manhattan new york ny cartoons commentary offset photomechanical prints color periodical illustrations sale manhattan price performance kep james schoolcraft american indians political cartoons vintage images new york udo j keppler print ultra high resolution high resolution john d rockefeller politics and government library of congress
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01/01/1909
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Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956, artist
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sherman j s rockefeller john d john davison legislators indians of north america land use selling manhattan new york ny cartoons commentary offset photomechanical prints color periodical illustrations sale manhattan price performance kep james schoolcraft american indians political cartoons vintage images new york udo j keppler print ultra high resolution high resolution john d rockefeller politics and government library of congress