Description: ORIGINAL THOMAS NAST (1840-1902) CARTOON WOODCUT - POLITICAL SATIRE “IT IS THE IMMEDIATE JEWEL OF HER SOUL” Source: Harper’s Weekly Date: May 4, 1872. p. 352. Original page, 11 x 16. Good condition. Stored in paper lined plastic sleeve, ships rolled in a sturdy shipping tube. Columbia (female personification of the USA) stands before a wall separating two groups. On the left is Boss Tweed reaching into a bag with three companions standing beside him: an arch behind is labeled "SCHOOL FOR THIEVES". On the right are the Liberal Republicans: Thomas W. Tipton, Carl Schurz, Lyman Trumbull, Horace Greeley, Reuben Fenton and one other: an arch behind is labeled "SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL". Both factions are identified with the McClellan-Vallandigham campaign of 1864: "1864 - Anything to beat A. Lincoln; 1872 - Anything to beat U.S. Grant".Other Harper's woodcuts listed; combined shipping available. QUESTIONS WELCOME.
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Milton, Vermont
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Artist: Thomas Nast
Style: Cartoon
Production Technique: Woodblock Printing
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Width (Inches): 11 Inches
Subject: Politics & Satire
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Height (Inches): 16 Inches
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
