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- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "A Dream, before and after Thanksgiving Dinner," 1878 - Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other holiday activities. This image, originally published in <em>Harper's Weekly</em> in 1878, depicts the possible effects of overindulgence on Thanksgiving.

- December 07, 1878
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "A Dream, before and after Thanksgiving Dinner," 1878
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Though he is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus, Nast created many endearing illustrations depicting other holiday activities. This image, originally published in Harper's Weekly in 1878, depicts the possible effects of overindulgence on Thanksgiving.
- Wood Engraving, "Quite a Common Scene, it is Said, on the Railways in the West," 1858 - While close clearances -- tight spaces between railroad cars and trackside structures -- did exist, this 1858 illustration from <em>Harper's Weekly</em> exaggerated the dangers faced by passengers who stuck their heads through windows. More likely threats from an open window included sparks, cinders and smoke from the steam locomotive pulling the train -- all of which could irritate eyes and damage clothing.

- 1858
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Wood Engraving, "Quite a Common Scene, it is Said, on the Railways in the West," 1858
While close clearances -- tight spaces between railroad cars and trackside structures -- did exist, this 1858 illustration from Harper's Weekly exaggerated the dangers faced by passengers who stuck their heads through windows. More likely threats from an open window included sparks, cinders and smoke from the steam locomotive pulling the train -- all of which could irritate eyes and damage clothing.
- The Northlander: A Mimeographed Publication of the Fort Brady CCC District, March 1939 -

- March 01, 1939
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The Northlander: A Mimeographed Publication of the Fort Brady CCC District, March 1939
- Cartoon, "New Fulton Ferry - Broadway Branch," circa 1845 -

- circa 1845
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Cartoon, "New Fulton Ferry - Broadway Branch," circa 1845
- Lantern Slide, "Doubt and Despair" Cartoon from the Ram's Horn Magazine, 1890-1910 - Frank Beard (1842-1905), an illustrator, caricaturist, and cartoonist, began his career by sketching scenes of military life for popular publications--such as <em>Harper's Weekly</em>--during the Civil War. His later works promoted Christianity, warned against secularism, and targeted the social ills of the Gilded Age. This slide shows one of his illustrations from <em>The Ram's Horn</em>, a non-denominational Christian periodical.

- 1890-1910
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Lantern Slide, "Doubt and Despair" Cartoon from the Ram's Horn Magazine, 1890-1910
Frank Beard (1842-1905), an illustrator, caricaturist, and cartoonist, began his career by sketching scenes of military life for popular publications--such as Harper's Weekly--during the Civil War. His later works promoted Christianity, warned against secularism, and targeted the social ills of the Gilded Age. This slide shows one of his illustrations from The Ram's Horn, a non-denominational Christian periodical.
- Lantern Slide, "O Grave! Where is Thy Victory?" Cartoon, 1895 - Frank Beard (1842-1905), an illustrator, caricaturist, and cartoonist, began his career by sketching scenes of military life for popular publications--such as <em>Harper's Weekly</em>--during the Civil War. His later works promoted Christianity, warned against secularism, and targeted the social ills of the Gilded Age. This slide shows one of his illustrations from <em>The Ram's Horn</em>, a non-denominational Christian periodical.

- 1895
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Lantern Slide, "O Grave! Where is Thy Victory?" Cartoon, 1895
Frank Beard (1842-1905), an illustrator, caricaturist, and cartoonist, began his career by sketching scenes of military life for popular publications--such as Harper's Weekly--during the Civil War. His later works promoted Christianity, warned against secularism, and targeted the social ills of the Gilded Age. This slide shows one of his illustrations from The Ram's Horn, a non-denominational Christian periodical.
- Lantern Slide, "The Cigaret Fiend" Cartoon, 1890-1910 - Frank Beard (1842-1905), an illustrator, caricaturist, and cartoonist, began his career by sketching scenes of military life for popular publications--such as <em>Harper's Weekly</em>--during the Civil War. His later works promoted Christianity, warned against secularism, and targeted the social ills of the Gilded Age. This slide shows one of his illustrations from <em>The Ram's Horn</em>, a non-denominational Christian periodical.

- 1890-1910
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Lantern Slide, "The Cigaret Fiend" Cartoon, 1890-1910
Frank Beard (1842-1905), an illustrator, caricaturist, and cartoonist, began his career by sketching scenes of military life for popular publications--such as Harper's Weekly--during the Civil War. His later works promoted Christianity, warned against secularism, and targeted the social ills of the Gilded Age. This slide shows one of his illustrations from The Ram's Horn, a non-denominational Christian periodical.
- Ford Ice Cream Vendor Trucks, 1925 - Harry Burt, the owner of a candy and ice cream store in Youngstown, Ohio, perfected his chocolate-coated ice cream bar on a stick in 1920. He then hired a crew of salesmen to sell these bars in specially outfitted trucks. In this 1925 photograph, motorized vehicles are lined up ready to sell Harry Burt's Good Humor Ice Cream Suckers.

- March 20, 1925
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Ford Ice Cream Vendor Trucks, 1925
Harry Burt, the owner of a candy and ice cream store in Youngstown, Ohio, perfected his chocolate-coated ice cream bar on a stick in 1920. He then hired a crew of salesmen to sell these bars in specially outfitted trucks. In this 1925 photograph, motorized vehicles are lined up ready to sell Harry Burt's Good Humor Ice Cream Suckers.
- "The Pied Piper," Depicting Henry Ford Leading Early American Homes to Greenfield Village, 1935 -

- 1935
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"The Pied Piper," Depicting Henry Ford Leading Early American Homes to Greenfield Village, 1935
- Cartoon Depicting Omnibus Drivers Competing for Passengers, London, England, 1845-1850 - Horse-drawn omnibuses were in use in London, England, by 1831. These large, enclosed vehicles provided regular, fare-based transportation on fixed routes through cities. The modern motor bus serves the same purpose in metropolitan areas today. "Omnibus" is a Latin word meaning "for all."

- 1845-1850
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Cartoon Depicting Omnibus Drivers Competing for Passengers, London, England, 1845-1850
Horse-drawn omnibuses were in use in London, England, by 1831. These large, enclosed vehicles provided regular, fare-based transportation on fixed routes through cities. The modern motor bus serves the same purpose in metropolitan areas today. "Omnibus" is a Latin word meaning "for all."