The Stereotyping of the Irish Immigrant in 19th Century Periodicals: 1867 Cartoon 

by Christine Haug


Irish Political Cartoon

Cartoons for magazines such as Harper's Weekly featured cartoons by Thomas Nast and depicted Irish immigrants as ape-like barbarians prone to lawlessness, laziness and drunkenness. "St. Patrick's Day, 1867...Rum, Blood, The Day We Celebrate" shows a riot with policemen and ape-like Irishmen.

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Author: Christine Haug