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Saratoga... Standing Rock Agency... Louisiana Sugar Industry... The Late "Tom Thumb"...
Item # 174790
July 28, 1883
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 28, 1883 The front cover features a full page 'Homes Of the Poor'. Great full pg: 'Scenes In and Around Saratoga Springs' shows 5 scenes. Great double page centerfold: 'Ration Day At Standing Rock Agency' shows many Indians. A full page 'Sugar Industry of Louisiana' is comprised of several scenes. A half page illustration "A Newsboys' Picnic, Wilmington, Delaware" is by A. B. Frost. "Tom Thumb", whose real name was Charles S. Stratton, article also features an accompanying 1/4 page illustration of him The issue is complete in 16 pages, in good condition, and contains additional prints and related text. See photos for details.
Other news and advertisements of the day are included. Complete in 16 pages.
Category: 1880-1889