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King Debs Cartoon

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Cartoon depicting "King Debs" a man wearing a crown representing Debs American Railway Union, sitting atop the highway of trade.

Date Created:
July 14, 1894
Creator:
Harper's weekly

Publication Information

Creator Harper's weekly
Date Created July 14, 1894

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 28 x 41 cm

Collection Information

Call Number AP2 H32 July 14, 1894

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CLG
Legacy ID
WHi 31445

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