The modern sword of Damocles
The modern sword of Damocles. Illustration shows Damocles, frightened, wearing a crown labeled Industry, standing beneath a large sword labeled Coal Strikes hanging by a single thread. The cartoonist suggests that the modern day Sword of Damocles is the threat of coal strikes. Date 1903 February 4. The modern sword of Damocles. Illustration shows Damocles, frightened, wearing a crown labeled Industry, standing beneath a large sword labeled Coal Strikes hanging by a single thread. The cartoonist suggests that the modern day Sword of Damocles is the threat of coal strikes. Date 1903 February 4
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10606365
Media ID
47467135
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3826px x 5069px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Library of Congress
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