Thomas Nast
The Mere Shadow Has Still Some Backbone

The Mere Shadow Has Still Some Backbone

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The Mere Shadow Has Still Some Backbone
ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
PublisherAmerican, 1857–1916
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Mere Shadow Has Still Some Backbone
DateAugust 8, 1874
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsPlate : 10 5/8 × 9 1/16 in. (27 × 23 cm)
 Sheet: 15 3/4 × 10 15/16 in. (40 × 27.8 cm)
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.647.1.1
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.
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Printed bottom right on the plate: Th. Nast.

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