Uncle John
John D. Rockefeller, dressed up as Uncle Sam, admires himself in a mirror. Uncle Sam is sitting on the left in his underclothes with an eagle perched next to him. A much larger eagle labeled “Aldrich” is perched on a large “Oil” can to the right of Rockefeller.
Comments and Context
Good cartoons, serving contemporary readers as they addressed current issues, or readers of future generations seeking to understand the past, usually require few captions. Captions are not necessarily crutches, but occasionally a pictorial presentation can stand on its own. This Frank A. Nankivell cartoon is in that category: Iconic.