19th century Civil War and political cartoon lithograph collection Guide to the 19th century Civil War and political cartoon
lithograph collection C0285 19th century Civil War and political cartoon lithograph collection
19th century Civil War and political cartoon lithograph collection
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library, MS2FL 4400 University Dr. Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Business Number: 703-993-2220 Fax Number: 703-993-8911 speccoll@gmu.edu URL: https://scrc.gmu.edu
Jordan Patty
Repository
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Identification
C0285
Title
19th century newspaper illustrations collection 1861-1894
Quantity
2 Linear Feet, 1 box
Creator
George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center
Location
OS R 2, C 7, S 2. Housed with C0286.
Language
English
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Abstract
The collection consists of lithographs that appeared in Puck , Harper's Weekly , and Illustrated London News .
The collection consists of lithographs that appeared in Puck , Harper's Weekly , and Illustrated London News . The lithographs from Puck are largely satirical in nature and the subject matter is Gilded Age politics. The subject matter of the Harper's Weekly and Illustrated London News focus on the American Civil War and Mount Vernon, the home of George Washington.