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The Web of Ruin.

Artist Thomas Nast (American ; 1840-1902)
DateNovember 10. 1877
Mediumwood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsOverall: 15 13/16 x 11 5/16 in. (40.2 x 28.7 cm)
Classification(s)
  • PRINTS
Credit LineGift of Irwin and Dianne Steinberg
Terms
  • political cartoon
  • New York State
  • Tammany Hall
  • William Marcy "Boss" Tweed
  • spider
  • spider web
Object number99.1.82
Inscribednone
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Halt, Cossack!--So Far--But No Farther!
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The Trapper--Trapped.
The Trapper--Trapped.
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June 29, 1878
An "Aggressive" "Still Hunt."
An "Aggressive" "Still Hunt."
Thomas Nast
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Extra Session of Congress Soon.
Extra Session of Congress Soon.
Thomas Nast
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