Thomas Nast
The Union Altar

Photographed in mylar sleeve

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The Union Altar
ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Union Altar
  • from Harpers Weekly Magazine
DateDecember 5, 1863
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsSheet: 21 15/16 × 15 7/8 in. (55.7 × 40.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1429.134
Non exposé

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