1864 Thomas Nast Thanksgiving Harper's Weekly December 03 Winslow Homer Wishbone
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Title: 1864 Thomas Nast Thanksgiving Harper's Weekly December 03 Winslow Homer Wishbone
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 A National Thanksgiving: This December 3, 1864, issue captures a nation attempting to find gratitude amidst the heavy toll of war. Following Lincoln's 1863 proclamation making Thanksgiving a permanent national holiday, this issue serves as a visual testament to the Union's resolve. It features the work of two American masters—Thomas Nast and Winslow Homer—offering a powerful combination of political allegory and the daily life of the common soldier.
📜 The Siege of Savannah: On the military front, the focus shifts to the Georgia coast. The front-page prints document the "Flag of Truce" boats on the Savannah River, providing a prelude to the end of Sherman's March to the Sea, which would conclude with the capture of the city just weeks later.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 "Thanksgiving Day, 1864—United We Stand" by Thomas Nast (Double-Page Centerfold): A "terrific and very displayable" masterpiece. This elaborate print features Abraham Lincoln at the center of several war vignettes, emphasizing national unity after his reelection. This is a premier item for patriotic art and Lincoln collectors.
🎖️ "Thanksgiving Day in the Army—The Wish-Bone" by Winslow Homer (Full-Page): A "prime feature" of this issue. Homer, perhaps the greatest American artist of the 19th century, captures two Union soldiers pulling a wishbone over a meager holiday meal. This is a quintessential Winslow Homer collectible and a poignant look at soldier life.
🌊 "Our Blockading Fleet Off Wilmington, N.C." (Full-Page): Two scenes documenting the massive Union naval presence off the last major Confederate port. Essential for North Carolina and naval history buffs.
⛴️ The Savannah River & Blockade Running:
"The Rebel Flag of Truce Boat 'Beauregard' with Savannah in the Distance" — A significant cover print.
"Capture of the Blockade Runner 'Annie'" — A detailed half-page print of a naval seizure.
🏘️ "In & Around Martinsburg, Virginia" (Full-Page): Three views of this strategically vital town in the Shenandoah Valley, documenting the impact of the war on the local landscape.
🏗️ "Great Tunnel Under Pittsburg, Penna.": A rare one-quarter page print documenting a major 19th-century engineering feat in Pennsylvania.
👤 "The Late Mr. John Leech": A tribute to the famous British caricaturist and illustrator for Punch magazine.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from December 3, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 161-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully. Look for the intricate detail in Nast's vignettes and the classic, bold lines characteristic of Winslow Homer's woodblock era.
Humor: The back page features "Uncle Sam's New Butler" and the relatable "Bellycose Appearance of Our Brave Boys After Thanksgiving."
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Art History Collectors: Having both a Nast centerfold and a Winslow Homer full-page in a single issue makes this a "blue-chip" investment for collectors of 19th-century American art.
Lincoln & Thanksgiving Enthusiasts: This issue documents the early traditions of the Thanksgiving holiday through the lens of the Civil War and the reelected President.
Georgia & Savannah Historians: The front-page views of the Savannah River are vital primary sources for the final days of the Atlanta/Savannah campaign.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Homer "Wishbone" or the Nast Thanksgiving centerfold would make a museum-quality historical focal point!
📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the newsprint from environmental damage.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large prints arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1864 Thomas Nast Thanksgiving Harper's Weekly December 03 Winslow Homer Wishbone
$79.79