Cornell University Library Digital Collections
Uncle Sam
- Title:
- Uncle Sam
- Alternate Title:
- Uncle Sam Cigars
- Collection:
- Persuasive Cartography: The PJ Mode Collection
- Creator:
- Uncle Sam Cigars
- Date:
- 1890
- Posted Date:
- 2015-08-25
- ID Number:
- 1105.01
- Collection Number:
- 8548
- File Name:
- PJM_1105_01.jpg
- Style/Period:
- 1870 - 1899
- Work Type:
- advertisements
- Materials/Techniques:
- color printing
- Subject:
- Not So Persuasive
Advertising & Promotion
- Measurement:
- 16 x 26 (centimeters, height x width)
- Notes:
- Uncle Sam's image was frequently used on cigar box labels
"Often seen with cigars spread across the globe, it cemented the idea of a ‘Prosperous Nation’ in the subconscious of Americans." (https://cigarlabelblog.wordpress.com/2010/06, accessed December 19, 2014). In this case, it's certainly possible to view the image as the U.S. exporting its unwanted cigars - particularly with an apparent smirk on Uncle Sam's face.
The date is estimated.
For further information on the Collector’s Notes and a Feedback/Contact Link, see https://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/content/about-collection-personal-statement and https://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/content/feedback-and-contact
- Cite As:
- P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography, #8548. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.
- Repository:
- Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library
- Archival Collection:
- P.J. Mode collection of persuasive cartography
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
- For important information about copyright and use, see http://persuasivemaps.library.cornell.edu/copyright.
