Free Soil Candidates for President and Vice-President.

PrinterPrinted by Kelloggs & Comstock (American, 1848 - 1850)

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Comstock (American, 1848 - 1850)

PublisherPublished by D. Needham (American, 1808 - 1888)

Date1848

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 3/4 x 8 3/8in. (29.8 x 21.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 1/16 x 10in. (35.7 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionA political campaign poster for the presidential and vice-presidential campaign of 1848. Bust-length portaits of the two men, both wearing costs, vests, ties, and shirts, are framed by oval medallions with elaborate borders linked by a shield. The borders are inscribed: "M. VAN BUREN." and "C. F. ADAMS." Above the portraits, an eagle stands on a globe of the world. Three American flags on staffs are on either side of the globe. Fringed draperies held in place by cords with tassels frame the image. Below the portrait are views of the United States Capitol and the White House. Banners beneath the rectangular borders are inscribed: "CAPITOL." AND "PRESIDENT'S HOUSE." Medallions with stars and braid frame the lower portion of the image.

Object number1950.121.0

NotesSubject Note: Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was born in Kinderhook, New York in 1782. He served as Vice-President under Andrew Jackson from 1832 to 1836. He himself was elected President in 1836; he was President from 1837 to 1841. He was defeated by the Whigs for re-election in 1840 and defeated again in 1848 when he was a candidate on the Free Soil ticket. He died in 1862.

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