Thomas Nast
A Good Spirit To Follow

A Good Spirit To Follow

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ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • A Good Spirit To Follow
  • from Harpers Weekly Magazine
DateJanuary 16, 1886
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsSheet: 16 3/16 × 11 1/8 in. (41.1 × 28.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1429.83
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