American political cartoonist and illustrator (1840–1902) best known for devising the donkey and elephant symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties and the familiar ‘American’ version of Santa Claus. Fountain pen signature, “Th: Nast, Nov. 16th, 1893,” on an off-white 4.5 x 3.75 card. In fine condition, with a few stray ink marks and some light edge creasing and toning. RRAuction COA.
