Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly(American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- New York Excelsior
DateJune 4, 1870
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 13 3/4 × 9 3/16 in. (34.9 × 23.3 cm)
Sheet: 16 1/16 × 10 15/16 in. (40.8 × 27.8 cm)
Sheet: 16 1/16 × 10 15/16 in. (40.8 × 27.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.527
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
bottom right on the plate: Th. Nast.
printed on the plate[on banner]: Excelsior / in / Fradulent voting / corrupt legislation / corrupt city government / corrupt coroners / corrupt Judiciary / corrupt politicians / crimes / horrible murder / shocking assinations / burglaries / highway robberies / suicides / Drunkiness / rowdiness, printed bottom right: [illegible] / KKK / in the South / Vigilance / Committee / San Francisco
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