One thing he can not shake off
Subject(s): Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886, Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893, Cats, Dogs, New York (State)--New York, Pitchers, Political corruption, Scandals--Political aspects, U.S. states--Politics and government
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Chester Alan Arthur is a cat, with the spout labeled “‘Soap’ Campaign 1880,” that has broken off a pitcher, around his neck. The pitcher labeled “N. Y. Ward Politics” lies on the ground nearby. James Gillespie Blaine is a dog sitting in front of a doghouse, chained to a weight labeled “Mulligan Disgrace.”
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1884-05-28
Creator(s)
Period
New York State Assemblyman (1882-May 1884)
Repository
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Page Count
1
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
One thing he can not shake off. [May 28, 1884]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287963. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Gillam, Bernhard, 1856-1896. One thing he can not shake off. [28 May. 1884]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 29, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287963.
APA:
Gillam, Bernhard, 1856-1896., [1884, May 28]. One thing he can not shake off.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287963.
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. January 29, 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.