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The Ladder of Fortune
This print emphasizes virtues. People in the foreground stand to either side of a ladder propped against a tree. The sides of the ladder read, "Morality" and "Honesty." the rungs, in ascending order are labeled, "Industry," "Temperance," "Prudence," "Integrity," "Economy," "Punctuality," "Courage," "Perseverance." In the tree are the fruits of these values, "A Good Conscience,"The Favor of God," "Riches," and "Long Life." In the background are scenes of temptation which destroy all of this- "Swindling," "Gambling," "Lottery," "Strike," "Betting," "Stock Exchange."
Location
Museum of the City of New York/New York, NY/USA
Unique Identifier
MNY16096
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
622px × 852px
Photo Credit
The Museum of the City of New York / Art Resource, NY
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color lithograph
Currier & Ives
Ladders
Lithograph
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