Thomas Nast
The Emancipator of Labor and the Honest Working-People

The Emancipator of Labor and the Honest Working-People

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The Emancipator of Labor and the Honest Working-People
ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Emancipator of Labor and the Honest Working-People
DateFebruary 7, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 10 3/4 × 9 1/8 in. (27.3 × 23.2 cm)
 Sheet: 16 × 10 7/8 in. (40.6 × 27.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.623.1.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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bottom left corner onthe plate: Th. Nast.

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