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The new Elaine [graphic] : [a political cartoon relating to John Bidwell]
BANC PIC 1948.010--DLOCAL
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Title:

The new Elaine: [a political cartoon relating to John Bidwell]

Abstract:

California gubernatorial candidate John Bidwell shown laid to rest in a funerary boat decorated with grapes. The body is supported by a whiskey keg and a Chico Spring Water keg. Bidwell is accompanied by Gov. Newton Booth. Three men, including George C. Gorham [and William B. Carr?] watch from the river bank.

Date:

[1873?] (issued)

Subject:

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Bidwell, John -- 1819-1900 -- Caricatures and cartoons
Gorham, George C. (George Congdon) -- 1832-1909 -- Caricatures and cartoons
Booth, Newton -- 1825-1892 -- Caricatures and cartoons
Temperance -- California -- Caricatures and cartoons
Political campaigns -- California -- Pictorial works
California -- Politics and government -- Caricatures and cartoons

Note:

Title from printed caption. Subtitle supplied by cataloger.
Artist unknown.
Title is presumably an allusion to Elaine of Arthurian legend.
John Bidwell was an unsuccesful candidate for Governor of California, running for the People's Reform Party in 1873. He declined the nomination of the Temperance Reform Party.

Type:

graphic

Physical Description:

graphic
print
1 print : b&w ; 48 x 69 cm.

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC PIC 1948.010--DLOCAL

Origin:

California