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The Only One Barred Out Enlightened American statesman. "We must draw the line somewhere, you know."

New York: Frank Leslie, 18821882-04-01

Angel Island Immigration Station

Angel Island Immigration Station
Tiburon, United States

Page from magazine includes caricature commenting on the Chinese Exclusion Act showing a Chinese man seated outside Golden Gate of Liberty next to sign reading "Notice - communist, nihilist, socialist, Fenian & hoodlum welcome but no admittance to Chinamen". The page also includes numerous advertisements for products such as bicycles, lighting, thread, face powder, and peas.

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  • Title: The Only One Barred Out Enlightened American statesman. "We must draw the line somewhere, you know."
  • Creator: New York: Frank Leslie, 1882
  • Date Created: 1882-04-01
  • Type: Photograph
  • Rights: Library of Congress
  • Medium: Wood Engraving
Angel Island Immigration Station

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