which icon was inspired by a new york meatpacker
2016-12-01T10:56:01-05:00. Uncle Sam is the familiar icon that was inspired by a 19th century meatpacker from New York and his name was Samuel Wilson. He was the person who supplied barrels of beef to the soldiers of the United States during the war of 1812. I hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your desired help.