Thomas Nast
The President's Grip ; Or, Our Infant Hercules

The President's Grip ; Or, Our Infant Hercules

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The President's Grip ; Or, Our Infant Hercules
ArtistAmerican, 1840–1902
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The President's Grip ; Or, Our Infant Hercules
  • from Harpers Weekly Magazine
DateJanuary 30, 1886
PlaceUnited States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsSheet: 16 3/16 × 11 3/16 in. (41.1 × 28.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1429.87
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