Etching Proof from a Thomas Nast Drawing, "The Slave of Fashion," 1878
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Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Many of the illustrations he created reflected his political leanings and general observations of American society. In an April 1878 issue of Harper's Bazar, the poem "Sister Slaves" pondered the plight of two slaves: one to household drudgery, the other to fashion. This was Nast's vision of the "The Slave of Fashion."
Thomas Nast (1840-1902) was an influential illustrator and political cartoonist. Many of the illustrations he created reflected his political leanings and general observations of American society. In an April 1878 issue of Harper's Bazar, the poem "Sister Slaves" pondered the plight of two slaves: one to household drudgery, the other to fashion. This was Nast's vision of the "The Slave of Fashion."
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1878
Subject Date
20 April 1878
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
56.39.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Backing (Textile material)
Technique
Etching (Printing process)
Dimensions
Height: 21 in
Width: 13.5 in
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