Thomas Nast
The Franking Privilege - Abolished

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Franking Privilege - Abolished
DateJanuary 8, 1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 4 9/16 × 4 5/8 in. (11.6 × 11.7 cm)
Sheet: 15 15/16 × 10 5/16 in. (40.5 × 26.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.515
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
bottom left on the plate: Th. Nast.
printed on the plate: The Senator of the Period / to the Post Office / [on sacks] The Senator Wash / Mrs. Senator Dresses / Boots and Shoes for Repair / Mrs. Senator Wash / Hats and Bonnets / Speeches / Mr. senator Speeches / Letters / The Coming Senator / U.S.Post

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