Thomas Nast
Keeping the Money Where It Will Do Most Good

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Keeping the Money Where It Will Do Most Good
DateOctober 11, 1873
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 10 7/8 × 9 1/8 in. (27.6 × 23.2 cm)
Sheet: 16 9/16 × 11 5/16 in. (42.1 × 28.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.606.1.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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