THE PUBLIC BE ---! Political cartoon of William
THE PUBLIC BE ---! Political cartoon of William Vanderbilt relaxing in a luxurious railroad car as trains collide outside his window. Books at his feet allude to his collections of race horses and fine art. An aggressive reporter, Clarence Dresser, reported the quote, as a response to his question, But don't you run it (the limited express between New York and Chicago) for the public benefit?
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13122445
Media ID
45369880
Size
2028px x 3000px
(2.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
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