Gillam, Frederick Victor
Frederick Victor Gillam (c. 1858 - January 29, 1920) was an American political cartoonist, best known for his work in Judge magazine. His work was also published in The St. Louis Dispatch, Denver Times, New York World and New York Globe. He was born in Yorkshire, England and his family immigrated to the United States when Gillam was six year old. His older brother Bernhard Gillam (1856 - 1896) was a famous cartoonist as well, leading Gillam to sign his work 'Victor' or F. Victor' until his brother's death. He was also a member of the New York Press Club and New York Lotos Club. Gillam died in Brooklyn, New York on January 29, 1920.
Mimics the 'Parable of the Good Samaritan' to blame the U.S. Treasury for the Panic of 1893.
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Inspired by the biblical 'Parable of the Good Samaritan,' this 1893 Victor Gillam political cartoon eviscerates the U.S. Treasury for ignoring what many believed to be the cause then-rampaging Panic of 1893: Free Silver. (more details)
Satirizing the Panic of 1893 - 4 years later.
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This is an 1897 Victor Gillam cartographically themed political cartoon satirizing the Panic of 1893. The image is a critique of foreign investment in American industry. (more details)