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The Elective System; or, Master and Slave.

Artist Thomas Nast (American ; 1840-1902)
DateNov 13, 1875
Mediumwood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsOverall: 15 13/16 x 10 1/4 in. (40.2 x 26 cm)
Classification(s)
  • PRINTS
Credit LineGift of Irwin and Dianne Steinberg
Terms
  • political cartoon
  • William Marcy "Boss" Tweed
  • punishment
  • slave (person)
Object number99.1.100
Inscribednone
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