Thomas Nast
Why They Are for the Soldiers Now

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Why They Are for the Soldiers Now
DateFebruary 18, 1882
Published inUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 5 3/16 × 4 7/16 in. (13.2 × 11.3 cm)
Sheet: 16 × 10 5/8 in. (40.6 × 27 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.726.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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printed on the plate lower left: Th.Nast.

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