Puppet theater

A railroad lobbyist puts on a puppet show. The puppets, labeled “Nicaragua Route” and “Panama Route,” stand in opposition to each other. Caption: Railroad Lobbyist — The railroads won’t have to compete with a canal so long as I can keep these figures fighting.

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Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1902-04-23

A crazed man representing the Czar of “Russia” sits on a throne, manipulating marionettes that represent “France” (Felix Faure), “Austria” (Franz Joseph I), “Italy” (Umberto I), “Germany” (William II), and “England” (John Bull) playing musical instruments.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1897-05-05

Creator(s)

Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909