Historical Political Cartoon: Panic at the New York Treasury, 1870s #270645 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white woodcut-style political cartoon from the late 19th century illustrates a frenzied mob of well-dressed men, one prominently labeled “N.Y. Treasurer,” sprinting down a street amid smoke and disorder. A man has fallen forward, hat askew, while a small dog chases after them-a classic visual metaphor for scandal chasing authority. The background includes onlookers and urban architecture, reinforcing the setting as a bustling city during a period of financial upheaval.

Used in historical archives, educational resources, or articles about Gilded Age politics, financial panics, or political satire; matches user intent seeking visual primary sources on 19th-century U.S. economic crises or corruption.