Prints of a new kind: political caricature in the United States, 1789-1828

Abstract

"Explores the creation and circulation of political caricatures in early US history. Includes a catalog of caricature prints published between 1789 and 1828."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents

Caricature in the United States, 1789-1820 -- James Akin's career before caricature -- America's first caricaturist -- The business of caricature in the 1810s -- Copperplate to lithography, 1820-1830 -- Conclusion : "the first will grumble and the last will laugh" -- Appendix : catalogue of caricatures published in America between 1780 and 1828.