Thomas Nast
All Hail and Farewell to the Pacific Railroad

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • All Hail and Farewell to the Pacific Railroad
DateJuly 10,1869
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving
DimensionsPlate : 13 13/16 × 9 3/16 in. (35.1 × 23.4 cm)
Sheet: 15 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (40.5 × 27.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.499.1
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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