Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The Mysterious Placard
- Making Caps
- from Harper's Weekly, 12 November, 1866
Date1866
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate (.A): 3 7/16 × 2 3/16 in. (8.8 × 5.6 cm)
Plate (.B): 6 7/8 × 4 1/4 in. (17.5 × 10.8 cm)
Sheet: 15 7/8 × 10 1/2 in. (40.3 × 26.7 cm)
Plate (.B): 6 7/8 × 4 1/4 in. (17.5 × 10.8 cm)
Sheet: 15 7/8 × 10 1/2 in. (40.3 × 26.7 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.465.A,.B
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printed on the plate .A bottom right corner "T.N.", .B bottom right corner "Th.Nast."
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