'Pilgrims on the Plains'... A seaman's burial...
Item # 173312
June 12, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 12, 1869 The front page features a half page illustration is of 'The Seaman's Burial'. A half-page illustration "City Missions - Interior of Olivet chapel, Second Street, New York City" and a full page "The Prodigal's Return". A full page is a great illustration: 'Pilgrims on the Plains' shows a wagon train encampment--a typically Western scene and is very displayable. Another nice full page illustration is 'The Wharf-board on the Ohio River at Cincinnati'. 'Warden's Office at the State Prison, Sing Sing - Visiting Day' is a one-third page illustration. An article "John G Whittier" also features a large illustration of him. A full page features two nearly half-page illustrations "The Necessity of the Period 'Eight-Hour Men'" and "The Necessity of the period - 'To Make Both Ends Meet" which is by Thomas Nast.
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.
Complete in 16 pages and contains additional prints and related text.
Category: 1866-1869

















