1872 Negro Camp Meeting South Harper's Weekly Aug 10 Thomas Nast
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This August 10, 1872, issue of Harper's Weekly provides a complex snapshot of American life during Reconstruction, featuring powerful imagery of African American religious life alongside biting political satire during the 1872 presidential election.
Title: 1872 Negro Camp Meeting South Harper's Weekly Aug 10 Thomas Nast
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 A View of Freedom: Inside this issue is a significant full-page illustration titled "A Negro Camp-Meeting in the South." This print offers a detailed look at a vibrant gathering of African Americans in the post-Civil War South, capturing the emotional and social importance of religious camp meetings to communities newly freed from slavery. It is a vital ethnographic record of Reconstruction-era social life.
📜 Nast’s Election Campaign: Thomas Nast dominates the political coverage, utilizing his artistic influence to support the Republican ticket of Ulysses S. Grant. The front page features the cartoon "Any Thing To Get In," mocking the desperate campaign tactics of the opposition, while a full-page interior cartoon, "The Cat's Paw—Any Thing to Get Chestnuts," continues his relentless critique of the political maneuvering surrounding the 1872 election.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🏿 "A Negro Camp-Meeting in the South" (Full-Page Illustration):
A powerful and detailed scene documenting African American religious and social life in the Reconstruction South.
A must-have for African American History, Reconstruction-era Studies, and Sociological collectors.
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Artwork:
Front-Page: "Any Thing To Get In" — A scathing critique of political opponents.
Full-Page Inside: "The Cat's Paw" — A masterclass in political allegory and caricature.
🏒 "University Boat Race at Springfield, Mass." (Half-Page): A scene capturing the growing popularity of collegiate sports in the 19th century.
🌐 International & Social News:
A portrait of "The Right Honorable the Earl of Dufferin," the new Governor-General of Canada.
A half-page print of "Blue Fishing" and "the Yacht Race," showcasing leisure activities of the era.
🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, including the original front page and all interior illustrations.
Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from August 10, 1872, not a modern reproduction.
Condition Study: I take pictures of the entire sheet so you can study the condition. Look for the fine details in the camp meeting print and the sharp linework in Nast's political cartoons.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Reconstruction Historians: The camp-meeting print is a foundational document for understanding African American social history in the 1870s.
Nast Collectors: This issue features two significant Nast prints from the peak of his influence during the 1872 election cycle.
Sports Enthusiasts: The collegiate rowing scene is a rare early depiction of intercollegiate athletics.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The camp-meeting scene or the "Cat's Paw" cartoon 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 arrives safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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1872 Negro Camp Meeting South Harper's Weekly Aug 10 Thomas Nast
$40.40