Jinn

Print shows William Jennings Bryan, John P. Jones, and Arthur P. Gorman mesmerized by a large menacing genie carrying a sword labeled “Free Silver” that has emerged from an oversized urn. George G. Vest has his ear to the ground and is unaware of the presence of the genie.

Caption: “At the appearance of this huge monster, the fisherman wished to run away; but his fear was so great he was unable to move.” The Arabian Nights Entertainments.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1899-10-11

A man labeled “Consumer” rubs a lamp labeled “Tariff Question” from which a genii has emerged labeled “Wilson.” Caption: The Genii — What are my lord’s commands? / Aladdin — Reduce the cost of living!

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1913-04-09

Creator(s)

Keppler, Udo J., 1872-1956

A man seated in an alcove, wearing a hat labeled “Vested Interests,” holds a magic lamp labeled “Financial Backing” which he is polishing with his “Check Book.” On one side of him is a ticker tape machine and on the other is a hookah labeled “High Finance.” A gigantic figure, the “Editorial Genie,” is standing on the right labeled “The Reputable Press.” He is holding many papers in his arms, possibly news stories or newspaper headlines, some of which are crossed out and some inscribed “Kill.” The two men are unidentified. Caption: The Editorial Genie — Master, what are your commands?

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Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1907-01-23