Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly(American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- .A: Laying Down the Law
- .B: Practical Working of the New Dog Law
DateJuly 4, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate (.A, Laying Down the Law): 4 1/2 × 4 9/16 in. (11.4 × 11.6 cm)
Plate (.B, Practical Working): 4 9/16 × 4 9/16 in. (11.6 × 11.6 cm)
Sheet: 15 11/16 × 11 in. (39.8 × 27.9 cm)
Plate (.B, Practical Working): 4 9/16 × 4 9/16 in. (11.6 × 11.6 cm)
Sheet: 15 11/16 × 11 in. (39.8 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.642.3.2.A,.B
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
.A Printed bottom right on the plate: Th. Nast.
.B Printed bottom left corner on the plate: C.S.R.
.B Printed bottom left corner on the plate: C.S.R.
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