Thomas Nast
Senator Tweed in a New Role

Senator Tweed in a New Role

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ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Senator Tweed in a New Role
DateApril 16, 1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 9 1/8 × 13 3/4 in. (23.2 × 34.9 cm)
 Sheet: 10 1/2 × 15 15/16 in. (26.7 × 40.5 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.523.2.1
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
bottom right on the plate: Th. Nast.
printed on the plate left to right: N.Y.State / Legislature Push Push / The New Charter / for the city of New York, / Democratic Fight OVER THE SACK OF N.Y., / New York City / Treasury / and / Fat Offices, / O'Brien Democracy

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