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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.
- 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.
- 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
- "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
- Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing, "Merry Chistmas to All," 1876 - Thomas Nast is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus. Nast's late 19th-century illustrations popularized the depiction of a rotund, bearded, fur-clad Santa in Americans' imaginations. His drawings not only defined Santa's appearance, but also enhanced other symbols, traditions and events now associated with Christmas and the holiday's jolly old elf.
- 1876
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Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Christmas Drawing, "Merry Chistmas to All," 1876
Thomas Nast is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus. Nast's late 19th-century illustrations popularized the depiction of a rotund, bearded, fur-clad Santa in Americans' imaginations. His drawings not only defined Santa's appearance, but also enhanced other symbols, traditions and events now associated with Christmas and the holiday's jolly old elf.
- "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year," 1954 - Robert Chesley Osborn (1904-1994) was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and created the military misfit, Dilbert, who always violated safety rules. His satirical political cartoons -- found on the pages of <em>LIFE</em>, <em>Fortune</em>, <em>Look</em>, and other national magazines -- featured Presidents and members of Congress. Osborn also designed humorous Christmas cards like this one.
- 1954
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"A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year," 1954
Robert Chesley Osborn (1904-1994) was a cartoonist, illustrator, and author. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and created the military misfit, Dilbert, who always violated safety rules. His satirical political cartoons -- found on the pages of LIFE, Fortune, Look, and other national magazines -- featured Presidents and members of Congress. Osborn also designed humorous Christmas cards like this one.