Washington’s Birthday original chromolithograph from a 1896 Judge magazine

Washington’s Birthday displays a 19th century color lithogragraph political cartoon from the American weekly satirical publication Judge magazine published from 1881 to 1947. Founded by a group of artists who seceded from the staff of Puck, a popular comic weekly. Judge was famous for its bold satire content and good drawing eventually overtaking Puck which expired in 1918. This centerfold image shows the British on the left side of the center image of Washington with a quote… “The Eagle pulled the Lion’s ear, and the citizens  gave their private fortunes to help Uncle Sam” with a date 1776.  On the opposite side of Washington with a date of 1896 this quote ” It seems to have been the duty  of our minster to England to pet the British Lion, and of Wall Street to rob Uncle Sam.”   Under Washingtons image is this quote….. Shade of Washington ” Look upon the picture, and on this.” Shakespeare.   In good condition with original fold in center.