Lot 16: Homer Davenport (American, 1867-1912)

Three cartoons of Teddy Roosevelt, Mark Hanna and Ned Hamilton on William Randolph Hearst stationery for New York Journal, c.1900.
Each signed.
Pen and ink.
various sizes.

At one time Homer Davenport was among the most feared political cartoonists in America and a target of the Anti-Cartoon Bill that fortunately never passed into law. While his sympathetic cartoons of Teddy Roosevelt helped the Vice President win his presidential election, Davenport was merciless to industrialist Mark Hanna. Note the dollar signs on his suit. One of the pictures shows Hanna being interviewed by star reporter Ned Hamilton.