Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly(American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The Transportation Problem
- The Release of Silver
DateNovember 22, 1873
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate (.A, Transportation Problem): 9 × 13 7/8 in. (22.9 × 35.2 cm)
Plate (.B, Release of Silver): 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (11.4 × 11.4 cm)
Sheet: 15 15/16 × 10 13/16 in. (40.5 × 27.5 cm)
Plate (.B, Release of Silver): 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (11.4 × 11.4 cm)
Sheet: 15 15/16 × 10 13/16 in. (40.5 × 27.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.612.1.3.A,.B
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
.A printed on the plate lower right: TH Nast
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Thomas Nast
May 1, 1886
Wood engravings on newsprint
89.771.2.A-.C