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Thomas Nast, Glass Negative, 1860s, Political Cartoon

Title from unverified information on negative sleeve. Annotation from negative, scratched into emulsion: Thomas Nast (Puck). Cartoonist. Credit line: Brady-Handy photograph collection, Library of Congress, Prin... More

The tearful convention / Th. Nast., Political Cartoon

Political cartoon mocking the National Union Convention of August 1866, showing Gen. Darius Couch of Massachusetts with Gov. James Orr of South Carolina; below, President Andrew Johnson cries as he reads about ... More

Southern justice and the president's veto of the military government b...

Prints show a statue of a snake-haired man wearing a toga with a CSA belt holding a scale tipping in favor of the south; the unjust results of trials involving southerners and northerners; and depictions of atr... More

The man with the (carpet) bags / Th. Nast.

Caricature of Carl Schurz carrying bags labeled, "carpet bag" and "carpet bagger South." Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 16, (1872 November 9), p. 880. Ref. copy in SSF(Gr) - RECONSTRUCTION (1863-1877) CARTOONS.... More

It is only a truce to regain power ("playing possum") / Th. Nast.

Horace Greeley with "C.S." (Carl Schurz?) coaxing an Afro-American to shake hands with two men, one wearing hat labeled "Ku Klux Klan" and one wearing hat labeled "Tammany," who are hiding weapons behind their ... More

"Don't let us have any more of this nonsense. It is a good trait to st...

Woman symbolizing Justice(?) talking to Ulysses S. Grant, who is reaching for paper "Shepherd rejected by the Senate ...", which is lying on floor. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 18, no. 916 (1874 July 18), p. 593.

(Dis-) "honors are easy." Now both parties have something to hang on /...

Cartoon showing Republican elephant hanging onto Democratic tiger which is hanging onto Chinaman's pig-tail who is hanging onto branch of Liberty Tree which is being uprooted to topple all over cliff into rocky... More

The little corporal new comic opera by Harry B. Smith and Ludwig Engla...

Created and "copyright 1898 by The Strobridge Lith, Cin'ti & New York." Francis Wilson and Company; Ariel Barney, manager. Signed: By an Old Master, Th. Nast. 1898. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (... More

Herr Most's address, Chicago ..., Political Cartoon

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1980:080.5). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The Third-term Panic. "An ass, having put on the lion's skin, turned a...

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The Third-term Panic. "An ass, having put on the lion's skin, turned a...

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain photograph of politician, meeting, government and politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The lion's generosity - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Franchise. And not this man? / Th. Nast.

Columbia speaking, with hand on shoulder of Civil War soldier, who lost a leg in the war. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1865 Aug. 5, p. 489.

Pardon. Franchise Columbia. -- "Shall I trust these men, and not this ...

Centerfold prints show Columbia considering why she should pardon Confederate troops who are begging for forgiveness when an African American Union soldier with an amputated leg does not have the right to vote.... More

What a fall was there, my countrymen! / Th. Nast.

Cartoon showing ruins of Wall Street and other buildings, dead animals piled up on street, and sign reading "this 'street' is closed for repairs." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 13, 1869 Oct. 16, p. 672.

[A group of vultures waiting for the storm to "Blow Over" - "Let Us Pr...

Illustration shows William "Boss" Tweed and members of his ring, Peter B. Sweeny, Richard B. Connolly, and A. Oakey Hall, weathering a violent storm on a ledge with the picked-over remains of New York City. Tit... More

Death on economy. U.S. "I suppose I must spend a little on life-saving...

Cartoon showing Uncle Sam looking at drowned bodies and shipwrecked Huron. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 Dec. 29, p. 1024.

The Herald of relief from America / Th. Nast.

Woman, on shore of Ireland, holding up a sign for help to American ships; her foot rests on rock enscribed "we are starving". Family huddled behind her. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1880 Feb. 28, p. 129.

[An exacting housekeeper] - Public domain scan / drawing

President Grover Cleveland busily sweeps dirt from the front door of the White House. His back is turned toward an angry Columbia, who castigates him for ignoring a garland labeled "Stock Tele[-]" lying beneat... More

Peace and good will -- General R.E. Lee

Drawn on verso of letterhead, Henry Romeicke's press cuttings, New York; letter to Nast dated Dec. 26, 1889. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Libr... More

The crematory money-bilt [sic] system. "The cost of the equipment is g...

Chauncey M. Depew, President of the New York Central Railroad Company caricatured as a railroad cart stove. In the caption, the "s" in the word "system" is written as a "$" and the quotation marks are also repr... More

The wish that we launch upon the New Year : it will be the proudest th...

Title on verso. Pen sketch of James Blaine waving on verso; not on digital file. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 28:866 ... More

Compromise with the South - Dedicated to the Chicago Convention / Th. ...

Picture showing Confederate and Yankee shaking hands over grave. Tombstone reads: In Memory of the Union-Heroes who fell in a use-less war. Columbia is kneeling at the grave. Wood engraving after Nast. Illus. i... More

Joseph Pulitzer, of the New York World Joseph Pulitzer

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[King Cotton], Confederate States of America.

Cartoon shows "a skinny old king with hair and beard of cotton, a huge oversize crown on his head, a whip in his hand, sitting on his throne, while African American slaves bring him cool drinks and female slave... More

Uncle Sam's Thanksgiving dinner / Th. Nast.

Uncle Sam carving turkey at large table surrounded by men, women and children of different races; centerpiece is labeled "self-government/universal suffrage". Wood engraving by Thomas Nast. Illus. in: Harper's ... More

Peace secure - safe and protected / Th. Nast.

Columbia, holding an olive branch, stands tall next to a massive gun barrel on and over which doves sit and fly, in the background, a soldier stands guard beneath the American flag waving in the breeze. Illus. ... More

The new Indian war Now, no sarcastic innuendoes, but let us have a squ...

Native man, "This is the Noble Red Man", standing on a chest of drawers between Carl Schurz, of the "Interior Department", and General Philip Sheridan, of the "War Department"; a peace pipe extends from his poc... More

The (Indians) Interior Department coming to its senses ; We are strong...

Two cartoons, the left image showing Secretary Schurz saying to Indians, "Wilful waste makes woful [sic] want." The right image showing an "iron-clad" and fort made of playing cards surrounded by text: "We are ... More

The upshot of the late elections --

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1980:080.1). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

"Stocking of Contents" - Public domain drawing

Santa in stocking. Illus. in: Thomas Nast's Christmas Drawings for the Human Race (New York, Harper & Bros., 1890). Reference copy may be in LOT 4446. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card... More

New Year's : guarding against the dangers of the wilderness (1681), an...

"1681 after Howard Pyle" in inset. Title from handwritten notation on mat. (DLC/PP-1939:0083). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 25:25 (Jan. 8, 1881).

The old "homesteads" lesson to bread winners

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

A truce - not a compromise, but a chance for high-toned gentlemen to r...

One hand on top of another hand which is on a gun on top of paper "Tilden or blood". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 Feb. 17, p. 132.

A rebel guerrilla raid in a Western town / Th. Nast.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 300 (1862 Sept. 27), pp. 616-617.

"All Hail and Farewell to the Pacific Railroad." Wendell Phillips [In...

Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 13, (1869 July 10), p. 436. Ref. copy in [SSF(Gr)?] Indians cartoons. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Cartoons; West; Indians; ... More

The usual summer eruption - Public domain dedication image

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1980:080.3). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

"Stop Thief!" / Th: Nast. - A drawing of a group of men playing a game...

Illustration shows William "Boss" Tweed and members of his ring, Peter B. Sweeny, Richard B. Connolly (stumbling over the curb), A. Oakey Hall, Tom Fields, James H. Ingersoll, and James Fisk, Jr. joining a crow... More

Alexander Graham Bell and Miss Liberty

"Possibly symbolizes the March 19, 1888 decision of the United States Supreme Court in Dolbear v. American Bell Tel. Co., 126 U.S. 1 (opinion by Mr. Chief Justice Waite) upholding the Bell telephone patents" on... More

Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum / Th. Nast.

Boss Tweed, as policeman, wearing uniform of convict, holding two boys by the collar with one hand, and holding up billy club with the other. Reform Tweed: "If all the people want is to have somebody arrested, ... More

In memoriam--our civil service as it was / Th. Nast.

Cartoon showing statue of Andrew Jackson sitting on hog atop tomb, "To the victors belong the spoils--A. Jackson". Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 April 28, p. 325.

In memorium--our civil service as it was

Cartoon showing statue of Andrew Jackson on pig, which is over "fraud," "bribery," and "spoils," eating "plunder." Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1877 April 28, p. 325.

The Secretary...investigating the Indian Bureau / Th. Nast.

Discovering fraud, corruption, etc..; related to Carl Schurz's attitude as Secy. of the Interior toward Indian Bureau. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1878 Jan. 26. Reference copy may be in LOT 4391 H. This record ... More

[On shipboard]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Title from handwritten notation on mat. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Andrew Johnson's reconstruction and how it works Th. Nast

Cartoon showing Andrew Johnson as the deceitful Iago who betrayed Othello, portrayed here as an African American Civil War veteran. Includes scenes of slave auction, whites attacking African Americans in Memphi... More

Emancipation / Th. Nast ; King & Baird, printers, 607 Sansom Street, P...

Thomas Nast's celebration of the emancipation of Southern slaves with the end of the Civil War. Nast envisions a somewhat optimistic picture of the future of free blacks in the United States. The central scene ... More

[Painting "World's Exposition of 1892"]

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1939:0108.4). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

A group of vultures waiting for the storm to "Blow Over" - "Let Us Pre...

Monster Democratic Torch-Light Procession Passing Through Union Square...

Crowd around statue of George Washington on horseback; fireworks in background; banners for Buchanan. New York City. Wood engraving of drawing by T. Nast. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1856 S... More

Christmas greens : Santa will bring US --

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065.20). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

A Rebel guerrilla raid in a western town / Th. Nast.

Print shows a raid on a western town by a group of Confederate guerrillas who are abusing and executing the citizens, destroying property, and stealing whatever they can carry away. Illus. from: Harper's weekl... More

The Civil War in America--Naval engagement in Hampton Roads: the Confe...

Illus. in: The Illustrated London news, 1862 April 5, p. 327.

"The halt"--a scene in the Georgia campaign / Th. Nast.

Illustration shows soldiers outside of house with woman and three children at door. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1866 June 30, p. 401, bottom illustration. "From a painting by Thomas Nast."

"Time works wonders." Iago. (Jeff Davis) "For that I do suspect the lu...

Cartoon showing Jefferson Davis looking over his shoulder at Hiram Revels seated in the United States Senate. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1870 April 9, p. 232.

Music evening at the Capitol grounds, Washington D.C. / Drawn by T. H....

Microfilm copy of wood engraving after Nast. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1870 July 23, p. 472. No reference copy. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card.

Out of the Ruins / Th. Nast.. 19th century, Library of Congress collec...

Cartoon showing Pres. Grant helping female personification of America out of the wreckage of Wall Street, saying "I am glad to see that you are not seriously hurt. The houses in this 'Street' have been shaky an... More

The Good (pure white) Shepherd / Th. Nast.

Caricature of Rev. Samms of the Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, of Manchester, Va., who, dressed as a shepherd, is dismissing his flock of white sheep from the church because of the black sheep (an African Ame... More

New sand in the hour glass - Public domain dedication image

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Harrison and Reid, and the people

The drawing shows Columbia, the female figure of America, in a feathered crown, standing before a throne atop a pedestal leaning on a fasces. Two of its rods are labeled "S.C." and "Mass.," and are tied togeth... More

The compliments of the season a la carte

A full-length self-portrait of Nast exposing his empty suit pockets to the viewer and hanging his head. No copyright information found with item. Signed, lower right: Th: Nast. / Jan. 1, 1894. Title inscribed a... More

Ladies parlour at Willard's Hotel, Washington

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1935:0335). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The Great God(kin) -- E.L. Godkin, editor of the New York Evening Pos...

Drawn on verso of invitation, Grand Conservatory of Music of the City of New York, dated 1899. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The first attack ; Pussy in the well

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The Rebel army crossing the fords of the Potomac for the invasion of M...

Wood engraving from drawing by Thomas Nast. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, (1862 Sept. 27). Reference copy may be in LOT 4420. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

The Chicago platform / Th. Nast., Confederate States of America.

A deceptive broadside, ostensibly a pro-McClellan campaign piece but actually a piercing attack on the Democratic platform. In the center is a portrait of Democratic presidential candidate George B. McClellan... More

We accept the situation / Th. Nast.

An African American man, a former Union soldier, proudly displays a slip of paper labeled "A vote" while a disgruntled former Confederate soldier, with a frown on his face, his hands in his pockets, and a torn ... More

The British lion disarmed / McLoughlin R(?) sc. ; Th. Nast.

Columbia, holding clippers labeled "Alabama claims", is clipping the claws of the "British" lion; a British flag flies above a fort on cliff in the background with American ships at sea on the left. Illus. in: ... More

The Greek slave / Th. Nast. wood engraving, Library of Congress

Cartoon showing Irish-American man handcuffed to stump, "Tammany rum", with slave driver standing behind him, surrounded by other illustrations of Irish-American men working and "slave drivers." Illus. in: Harp... More

[James Blaine with "As speaker" and "R.R. jobs" letters sticking out o...

Title devised by cataloger. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1980:080.4). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The "BRAINS" that achieved the Tammany victory at the Rochester Democr...

Boss Tweed represented as having a money-bag face. Another identifying feature is the $15,500 diamond stickpin. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, 1871 Oct. 21, p. 992. Ref. copy may be in BIOG FILE. This record conta... More

"Stone Walls Do Not a Prison Make" - Old Song. "No prison is big enoug...

Head of "Boss" Tweed sticking out of jail wall and his feet out another wall. Drawing by Thomas Nast. Illus. in: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1872 Jan. 6, p. 13. Ref. copy may be in LOT 4405 (1872). Th... More

The Union as it was The lost cause, worse than slavery / / Th. Nast.

Man "White League" shaking hands with Ku Klux Klan member over shield illustrated with African American couple with dead(?) baby. In background, man hanging from tree. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 18, no. 930... More

Hold the fort The spirit of the war revived ; The war was not, and sha...

Print shows ghostly Union soldiers standing behind graves outside a fort with Washington, D.C. in the background. Published in Harper's weekly, v. 20, no. 1032, 1876 October 7, pp. 812-813. Ben and Beatrice Go... More

Will he dare do it? / Th. Nast.

Published in Harper's Weekly, 1878 March 2, p. 176. Forms part of: Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902. Illustrations and political cartoons by Thomas Nast which is part of: Ben and Beatrice Goldstein Foundation collection.

A Soldier's lot is not a happy one / Th. Nast.

Soldier guarding starving Indian. Caption continues: "The rations of the Indian having been reduced, the military must prevent him from helping himself, and must guard him till he starves to death." Illus. in: ... More

Colored rule in a reconstructed(?) state / Th. Nast.

Cartoon showing members of the South Carolina Legislature in argument in the House, with Columbia rebuking them, saying "You are aping the lowest whites. If you disgrace your race in this way you had better tak... More

Gentelmen's [i.e. Gentlemen's] parlor, reading and sitting room at Wil...

No publication information. Purchase; Harris Auction Galleries; (DLC/PP-1983:0335). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Exhibited: "With Malice Toward The Abraham Lincoln Bice... More

Christmas station / Th. Nast. - Public domain scan / drawing

Illustration showing Santa in a reindeer-drawn sleigh atop a roof next to a chimney with the message: Santa Claus stop here please. Illus. in: Christmas drawings for the human race / Thomas Nast. New York : Har... More

A new kind of policy shop - Drawing. Public domain image.

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

The old "homesteads" lesson to bread winners

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1934:0123). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Street scene in London--winter evening / Ts. Nast.

Crowded London street with food vendors, children in rags, and well-dressed men and women passing by. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1859 April 2, p. 212.

T. Nast & Frank Leslie - Public domain portrait engraving

"Nast's first interview with Frank Leslie" on mat. No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065.24). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

[Columbia and Jonathan at home]

Cartoon shows Columbia (symbolizing the United States) after her marriage to Brother Jonathan (symbolizing U.S. citizens). Columbia gestures sorrowfully towards African Americans (portrayed in ethnic stereotype... More

Slavery is dead(?) / Th Nast. - A black and white picture of a group o...

Two illustrations showing: Slave being sold as punishment for crime, before Emancipation Proclamation; and African-American being whipped as punishment for crime in 1866. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1867 Jan. 12, p. 24.

Ignis fatuus / Th. Nast., Confederate States of America.

Print shows men lurking in a swamp at nighttime; one man slices a poster entitled "Military Bill" with a knife; one man wears a hat that says "Ex-CSA"; snakes laugh in the foreground; and a will o' the wisp con... More

"This is a white man's government" "We regard the Reconstruction Acts ...

Cartoon showing man with belt buckle "CSA" holding a knife "the lost cause," a stereotyped Irishman holding club "a vote," and another man wearing a button "5 Avenue" and holding wallet "capital for votes," wit... More

Our common schools as they are and as they may be [Anti-catholic, anti...

Nast, Thomas, artist. Illus. in: Harper's Weekly, v. 14, (1870 February 26), p. 140. Title and other information transcribed from caption card. Caption card tracings: Cartoons; Schools; Church and state.

No barrel, no loaves ; The country backs you, Mr. President! / Th. Nas...

Two cartoons: "No barrel, no loaves", showing chef standing by Tammany range; and "The country backs you, Mr. President!", showing woman, representing the people of the United States, standing by Grover Clevel... More

What the colored race have to be thankful for / Th. Nast.

African American man preaching at pulpit in church. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 30, no. 1562 (1886 Nov. 27), p. 769.

Mulberry ring - growing fat on ill gotten gains

A bulldog, dressed in the uniform of the New York City police department located on Mulberry Street in Manhattan, leans against a billboard, brandishing a billy club. The policeman is surrounded by signs which... More

Emancipation / Th. Nast ; King & Baird, printers, 607 Sansom Street, P...

All, hail and farewell to the Middle Pacific Railroad -- Wendell Phil...

No publication information. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

Is there to be a power behind the throne?

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1939:0083.2). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: Harper's weekly, 25:309 (May 14, 1881). Exhibit loan 4207-L.

[Last page of March 10, 1872 issue showing advertisements and a cartoo...

Cartoon shows President Grant, in military uniform, taking roll call. The soldier representing New Hampshire yells "Here!" Cartoon probably refers to the election of Republican state senator E.A. Straw as gov... More

It's killing me but I like it - Public domain dedication image

No publication information, possibly a caricature. (DLC/PP-1936:0065). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress).

After the battle - The Rebels in p[ossession] of the field / Th. Nast.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 6, no. 304 (1862 Oct. 25), pp. 680-681.

The President of the United States and his Cabinet for 1872(?) / Th. N...

Illustration shows at center and under heading "'We Propose' (When things blow over) When?" William M. Tweed standing, holding a paper labeled "Political Economy by Boss Tweed", and in his shadow John T. Hoffma... More

The "long and "short" of it is a general "bust" up in the "street" / T...

Explosion blowing up Northern Pole R.R. Co., the Bank of Inflation, Fire and Brimstone Company, etc. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 17, 1873 Oct. 11, p. 904.

"Halt!" "This is not the way 'to repress corruption and to initiate th...

Illustration related to the story "Louisiana and the rule of terror. A female figure of Justice swinging sword of Law into ranks of White Men's League, who are standing on body of African American man. Illus. i... More

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