This October 12, 1872, issue of Harpers Weekly is a significant document of the tense Reconstruction era, featuring intense political satire by Thomas Nast opposing the Democratic ticket, alongside a stark, somber documentation of racial violence in the North.
Title: 1872 Nast Conspiracy Harpers Weekly Oct 12 Reconstruction Violence
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Nast’s Election Cartoons: Thomas Nast dominates this issue, utilizing his art to actively campaign against Horace Greeley and the Democratic Party. The front page features the powerful cartoon "More Secession Conspiracy," framing the opposition as a threat to national unity following the Civil War. Inside, the full-page cartoon "Tied to His Mothers Apron Strings" scathingly depicts Greeley dependent on the Southern Democratic Party.
📜 The Pattenburg Massacre: Documenting a grim reality of the period, the issue includes a somber series of illustrations titled "The Patenburg Massacre." These prints, from sketches by Theodore R. Davis, depict violent attacks on African American workers building a railroad tunnel in Pattenburg, New Jersey, showcasing that racial violence was not limited to the South.
🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎨 Thomas Nast’s Political Artwork:
Front-Page: "More Secession Conspiracy" — A dramatic caricature warning against the return of secessionist influences.
Full-Page Inside: "Tied to His Mothers Apron Strings" — A biting satire of Greeleys political position.
2/3 Page Inside: "The Jesuit Crusade Against Germany—The Meeting of the Emperors" — Nasts take on European international relations.
🐟 "Mackerel Fishing—Signal men Sighting a School" (Full-Page):
A detailed maritime illustration by J.O. Davidson depicting the daily life of New England fishermen.
A premier item for Maritime History and American Industry collectors.
🔥 "The Patenburg Massacre" (Three 1/3 Page Illustrations):
"The Sunday Night Attack—Burning Negro Cabins"
"Murder of a Negro at Mrs. Carters House"
"The Murder of Powell"
A vital, haunting primary source for African American History and Reconstruction studies.
🔍 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 October 12, 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 maritime fishing print and the intense linework in Nasts political caricatures.
🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Thomas Nast Collectors: This issue features two of Nasts most defining cartoons regarding the 1872 election.
Reconstruction Historians: "The Patenburg Massacre" illustrations are critical primary sources documenting racial violence in the Northern states during the 1870s.
Maritime & Fishing Buffs: The "Mackerel Fishing" print is a rare and detailed look at 19th-century commercial fishing practices.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The political centerfold or the maritime scene 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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