"The Great Blot on
the Civilization of the Republic. --
Incidents of Everyday Life at the Mormon Stronghold, Salt Lake City"
from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper (Feb. 11, 1882)
A sample of one of the items in the
collection, mounted in matting. Measurements:
Matting: |
20" w x 27" h |
Print: |
15 1/2" w x 22" h (approx) |
The five images include various statements about
Mormonism. The captions read:
1. Emigrant Train
Approaching Salt Lake City |
2. On the
Way to the Theatre. |
3. Bringing
Home a New Wife |
4.
Freshly-arrived Immigrants Waiting to be sent to their New Homes. |
5. Poor
Mormons Paying Tithes in Produce. |
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