1872 Baltimore Nast Harper's Weekly Aug 03 Grant Education Picnics
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This August 3, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly offers a complex look at Reconstruction-era America, contrasting political power struggles with social scenes of daily life, leisure, and poverty in the Gilded Age.
Title: 1872 Baltimore Nast Harper's Weekly Aug 03 Grant Education Picnics
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Transformation of Baltimore: The centerpiece of this issue is a powerful full-page illustration by Thomas Nast titled "Baltimore 1861-1872." This print provides a dramatic comparison between the city's role in the violent secessionist riots of 1861 and its more settled, though still politically contentious, state in 1872. It is a vital document for studying the rapid social and political changes during Reconstruction.
📜 Education & Social Reform: The front page highlights the federal government's commitment to education in the South with a print titled "Grant and Education at the South—Learning to Read." This issue also documents early social reform efforts, such as a Children’s Picnic Excursion organized by the New York Times and the operation of Free Bathing Houses for women, reflecting the era's growing focus on public health and welfare.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Artwork:
"Baltimore 1861-1872" (Full-Page) — A profound comparative study of political history.
"Diogenes has Found the Honest Man" (2/3 Page) — A satirical take on the 1872 presidential candidates, challenging voters to find integrity in the political landscape.
Front-page cartoon regarding Ulysses S. Grant and Southern education.
🐎 "The Last Lot" (Double-Page Centerfold): A detailed illustration of a horse auction, capturing the commercial life of the era.
🏙️ Daily Life & Urban Scenes:
"The Children's Picnic Excursion" (1/2 Page) — A rare look at organized charitable leisure.
"The Women's Day at the Free Bathing Houses" (1/2 Page) — Documenting early public health facilities.
"Street Arabs Taking a Foot Bath" (1/2 Page) — A poignant view of poverty and street life in 1870s New York.
🏛️ Portraits & Personalities: A 1/4 page portrait of The Hon. Thomas Settle of North Carolina, a key figure in Southern Republican politics.
🗞️ SUPPLEMENT HIGHLIGHTS 🗞️
The attached supplement continues the serialized literary and cultural coverage:
📚 Gustave Doré’s "London: A Pilgrimage": Features detailed prints including "At Lunch," "Finish of the Race," and "Returning Home," documenting the social spectrum of Victorian London.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page, the centerfold, and the attached supplement.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from August 3, 1872, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the intricate cross-hatching in Nast's "Baltimore" print and the fine details in the Doré illustrations.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Nast Collectors: This issue features two significant Nast prints during the peak of his influence over the 1872 election cycle.
Reconstruction Historians: The "Baltimore 1861-1872" print is a critical comparative document for studying the social evolution of the South.
Social Reform History: The prints documenting free baths and children's picnics are essential for tracking the history of urban welfare in the 19th century.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Baltimore comparative print or the "Last Lot" 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 154-year-old newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its supplement arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1872 Baltimore Nast Harper's Weekly Aug 03 Grant Education Picnics
$40.40