Thomas Nast
The Latest Edition of 'Shoo Fly'

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Latest Edition of 'Shoo Fly'
DateAugust 6, 1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 4 9/16 × 4 9/16 in. (11.6 × 11.6 cm)
Sheet: 16 1/16 × 10 7/8 in. (40.8 × 27.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.533.2.1
Non exposé

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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
lower right on the plate: Th. Nast.
printed on the plate: Cheap Shoes, Cheap Shoes / Pick them / out, St. Crispin

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