The revival of an ancient skin game
President Taft, as the biblical figure Jacob, wears robes labeled “Progressivism” and goat skins labeled “Delegates.” He is kneeling before the Republican elephant labeled “G.O.P.” as the aged biblical figure Isaac, who is feeling the skins worn by Taft. To the left is a steaming dish of “Savory Politics” that Jacob presented to Isaac. Standing in the background are three men, of which two are identified as “Barnes” and “Sherman.” Standing just right of center is Elihu Root as the biblical figure “Rebekah,” who looks anxious at the approach of “Teddy” as the biblical figure Esau, with a deer over his shoulders labeled “Popularity.”
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1912-07-17
