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Voting and Election Results |
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“Poor McRobinson Crusoe!” |
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Cartoonist: Justin Howard |
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Source: Yankee Notions |
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Date:
December 1, 1864, p. 353
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Click to see a large version of this cartoon |
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Complete HarpWeek Explanation:
In the wake of President Abraham Lincoln’s reelection, this cartoon cover of the December 1864 issue of Yankee Notions, portrays the defeated Democratic nominee, General George B. McClellan as Robinson Crusoe stranded on a deserted island. In the background, the ship “Democracy” sinks under an “Abraham Lincoln” rainbow. |
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