Thomas Nast
"Santa Claus and His Works"

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"Santa Claus and His Works"
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ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • "Santa Claus and His Works"
  • from Harper's Weekly, 29 December 1866
Date1866
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
Dimensions13 9/16 × 20 1/8 in.

Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.479
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Prints and Drawings
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.

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