Baited and Set.
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Title
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Baited and Set.
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Description
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The cartoon shows a massive bell labeled "BELL TELEPHONE MONOPOLY" dominating the scene. Inside the bell, various papers are attached; one is clearly labeled "EXORBITANT RATES," while others have indistinct writing, suggesting negative aspects of the monopoly. A figure, labeled "FATHER KNOCKS," stands to the right of the bell, looking up at it with a critical expression. He holds a hammer in his hand, which may symbolize the intent to challenge or "ring" the bell, indicating a call for change or action against the monopoly. The words "THE PEOPLE BE PLEASED" are also attached to the clapper of the bell, implying a sarcastic or critical statement about the public's satisfaction with the telephone monopoly.
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Alternative Title
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ac_ritspec002_clubb_cartoons_jsc0057.tif
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Identifier
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ac_ritspec002_clubb_cartoons_jsc0057.tif
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Creator
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John Scott Clubb
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Subject
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Political Cartoon
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Date
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n.d. [c. 1916?]
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Date Created
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2019-08
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Type
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still image
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drawing
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Format
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tiff
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Is Format Of
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ink on paper
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Language
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English
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Is Part Of
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RITSpec-002_John Scott Clubb drawings, 1904-1934, 1975
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Rights
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RIT Libraries makes materials from its collections available for educational and research purposes pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. It is your responsibility to obtain permission from the copyright holder to publish or reproduce images in print or electronic form.
