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
Object number1950.121.0
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.
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