Thomas Nast
Franchise. And Not This Man

Franchise. And Not This Man

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ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Franchise. And Not This Man
DateAugust 5,1865
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate : 13 9/16 × 9 3/16 in. (34.4 × 23.3 cm)
 Sheet: 16 × 11 3/16 in. (40.6 × 28.4 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.444.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Exhibition HistoryExhibited "The Penand the Sword: Winslow Homer, Thomas Nast and the American Civil War" The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston August 4, 1990 - February 3, 1991 Subsequent tour through

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