Hamilton, Grant E. (sold)
Grant E. Hamilton (1862 - 1926) was an American artist, illustrator, and political cartoonist. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Hamilton eventually became the art editor for Judge, a position he held for over twenty years. He is remembered as ab influential political cartoonist and was the creator of the 'full dinner pail' campaign slogan used by President McKinley in the 1896 Presidential Election when he was running against William Jennings Bryan. Hamilton also held the position of chief of the government art bureau during World War I.
Lampooning the 'mystery airship' mania.
The Truth Out at Last!
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This Grant E. Hamilton cartoon, published as the cover the May 15, 1897, issue of Judge lampoons the 1897 Mystery Airship Panic. A little known historical episode: in the months previous a series of mysterious 'airship' sightings, akin to modern UFO sightings, were reported across the United States - leading to both panic and curiosity. (more details)
An ardently pro-McKinley and pro-expansionism political cartoon from just after the Spanish-American War.
The Maine Idea.
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This is an 1899 Grant Hamilton political cartoon lambasting four New England Republican Congressmen for their opposition to the Spanish-American War, portraying each as a child sitting on top of the world. Three of the Congressmen hailed from the state of Maine: Representative Thomas Reed, Representative Charles Boutelle, and Senator William Frye. Senator George Hoar was from Massachusetts. (more details)