Thomas Nast
The Investigating Grave-Diggers

The Investigating Grave-Diggers

Public Domain

ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Investigating Grave-Diggers
  • from Harper's Weekly
DateMay 13, 1876
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
Credit LineThe Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey Collection of Thomas Nast Graphics
Object number89.670.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1989; given to MFAH, 1989.

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