Title

Rafael M. Merchan, (1843-1905), 1920s. Artist: Unknown

Caption

Rafael M Merchan, born in Manzanillo in 1843 was editor of El Siglo (The Century) and 'El Pais' (the country) (1868) published in his famous article 'Laboremos' (Let's Work). He emigrated to New York, lead the revolution (1869), published some notable works, among them, 'Cuba Justification for the war of Independence ' (Cuba, justification de su guerra de Independencia) (1896), was Minister of Cuba in Spain in 1903. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana.
The Print Collector collection

Date

1920

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19C62_284

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

50,4Mb (2,3Mb) / 11,9in x 16,5in / 3558 x 4949 (300dpi)

Keywords

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