“The Bar of Destruction.” A wood engraving by Thomas Nast in Harper’s, 1874. via Library of Congress.

“The Bar of Destruction.” A wood engraving by Thomas Nast in Harper’s, 1874. via Library of Congress.

“The First Drop Too Much” in Harper’s Bazar, June 3, 1871. Engraving by Thomas Nast.

“The First Drop Too Much” in Harper’s Bazar, June 3, 1871. Engraving by Thomas Nast.