Thomas Nast
Christmas Eve

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Christmas Eve
  • from Harpers Weekly Magazine
DateJanuary 3, 1863
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate: 13 7/16 × 20 3/8 in. (34.1 × 51.8 cm)
Sheet: 15 7/8 × 22 3/16 in. (40.3 × 56.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1429.123
Non exposé

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