The great congressional tramp bullying the old women of the national household
Subject(s): Cameron, J. D. (James Donald), 1833-1918, Davis, David, 1815-1886, Dining rooms, Dinners and dining, Economic policy, Edmunds, George F. (George Franklin), 1828-1919, Frye, William P. (William Pierce), 1831-1911, Harris, B. W. (Benjamin Winslow), 1823-1907, Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903, Hiscock, Frank, 1834-1914, Jones, John P. (John Percival), 1829-1912, Keifer, Joseph Warren, 1836-1932, Logan, John Alexander, 1826-1886, Robeson, George M. (George Maxwell), 1829-1897, Sherman, John, 1823-1900, Tramps, Uncle Sam (Symbolic character), United States. Congress, Windom, William, 1827-1891
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George M. Robeson, shabbily dressed as a tramp, stands in a doorway. Joseph Warren Keifer, as a small dog with a cap labeled “Speaker” tied to its tail, stands behind Robeson, and on the floor at his feet is a broken plate labeled, “Appropriations $182,496,018 Administration 1868-76.” He carries a club labeled “Repn. Leadership” and branded on the palm of his left hand is the word “More.” His appearance in the doorway frightens the “Old Women” of Congress who were gathered around a table, drinking tea. Depicted wearing women’s dress are William Windom standing behind the door labeled “Congress,” John P. Jones spilling a pot of tea, John Sherman fainting, John Alexander Logan labeled “306” and supporting Sherman, J. D. Cameron also labeled “306,” Frank Hiscock, George F. Edmunds, David Davis eating an “Independent Plum,” B. W. Harris and Abram S. Hewitt locking the “Appropriations Pantry,” and William P. Frye hiding behind a chair. Uncle Sam and Puck appear at far left, running toward the building.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1882-07-12
Creator(s)
Period
New York State Assemblyman (1882-May 1884)
Repository
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Page Count
1
Record Type
Image
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Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
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Chicago:
The great congressional tramp bullying the old women of the national household. [July 12, 1882]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287959. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Gillam, Bernhard, 1856-1896. The great congressional tramp bullying the old women of the national household. [12 Jul. 1882]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287959.
APA:
Gillam, Bernhard, 1856-1896., [1882, July 12]. The great congressional tramp bullying the old women of the national household.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287959.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
