Thomas Nast letters, 1874-1896
Nast, Thomas,
b. 1840
d. 1902
Illustrator, Cartoonist
New York, N.Y.
Collection size: 3 items (on 2 partial microfilm reels)
Collection Summary: REEL D9: A letter to William A. Moore, November 5, 1877, describing his engraving techniques, and to Charles Henry Hart, July 20, 1896, regarding a drawing of Napoleon by Nast.
REEL 3161: A letter, 1874, from Nast to "Dear Sir" thanking him for the "complimentary notice" of Nast's art work.
Biographical/Historical Note: Illustrator, cartoonist; New York, N.Y.
Letters on reel D9 donated, 1955-1962, by Charles E. Feinberg, an active donor and friend of AAA. Letter on reel 3161 was transfered from the National Portrait Gallery Library, 1981.
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