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Cradle of Liberty in Danger

Cradle of Liberty in Danger
Artist
Thomas Nast, 27 Sep 1840 - 7 Dec 1902
Sitter
Benjamin Franklin Butler, 5 Nov 1818 - 11 Jan 1893
Date
April 11, 1874
Type
Print
Medium
Wood engraving on paper
Dimensions
Image/Sheet: 41.5 × 29.2 cm (16 5/16 × 11 1/2")
Topic
Container\Bottle
Newspaper
Cartoon\Political
Home Furnishings\Furniture\Cradle
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Male
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Law and Crime\Lawyer
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\Presidential candidate
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\US Congressman\Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\Governor\Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Civil War\Union Army
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Politics and Government\State Legislator\Massachusetts
Benjamin Franklin Butler: Sports and Recreation\Athlete\Yachtsman
Portrait
Credit Line
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Object number
NPG.88.226
Data Source
National Portrait Gallery
Location
Currently not on view