Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly(American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The New Comet - A Phenomenon Now Visible in All Parts of the United States
DateAugust 6, 1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 9 1/8 × 13 3/4 in. (23.2 × 34.9 cm)
Sheet: 10 7/8 × 15 15/16 in. (27.6 × 40.5 cm)
Sheet: 10 7/8 × 15 15/16 in. (27.6 × 40.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.533.1.3
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bottom right on the plate: Th. Nast.
see 89.533.1.1
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Thomas Nast
August 6, 1870
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.533.1.1
Thomas Nast
August 6 1870
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.533.1.2
Thomas Nast
March 29, 1873
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.603.3.1
Thomas Nast
March 29, 1873
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.603.3.2
Thomas Nast
August 1, 1874
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.646.2.3.A,.B
Thomas Nast
August 1, 1874
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.646.2.2.A,.B
Thomas Nast
August 1, 1874
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.646.2.1.A,.B
Thomas Nast
April 9, 1864
Wood engraving on newsprint
89.431.3