Thomas Nast
Putting A Head On

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Putting A Head On
  • from Harpers Weekly Magazine
DateSeptember 23, 1876
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsSheet: 16 3/16 × 11 in. (41.1 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1429.45
Non exposé

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