Artist
Thomas Nast (American, 1840–1902)American, 1840–1902
PublisherPublished by
Harper's Weekly(American, 1857–1916)American, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
- By Inflation You Will Burst
- Let Well Enough Alone
- And Don't Make It Worse
DateDecember 20, 1873
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate (.A, By Inflation): 8 3/4 × 9 1/16 in. (22.2 × 23 cm)
Plate (.B, Let Well Enough Alone): 4 3/8 × 4 7/16 in. (11.1 × 11.3 cm)
Plate (.C, Don't Make it Worse): 4 5/8 × 4 11/16 in. (11.7 × 11.9 cm)
Sheet: 16 3/8 × 11 in. (41.6 × 27.9 cm)
Plate (.B, Let Well Enough Alone): 4 3/8 × 4 7/16 in. (11.1 × 11.3 cm)
Plate (.C, Don't Make it Worse): 4 5/8 × 4 11/16 in. (11.7 × 11.9 cm)
Sheet: 16 3/8 × 11 in. (41.6 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.616.1.A-.C
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.A printed on the plate bottom left: Th. Nast.
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Wood engraving on newsprint
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Wood engravings on newsprint
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