Gift of Samuel St. John Morgan, 1946.11.8 © 2007 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Champions of Freedom.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

Date1856-1857

MediumLithography; printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 x 9 3/8in. (33 x 23.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 1/4 x 10 3/16in. (36.2 x 25.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

Object number1946.11.8

DescriptionPolitical campaign poster with oval bust-length portraits of four men, all wearing coats shirts and ties. One man is bald. Two have sideburns. The names of the subjects are inscribed beneath each portrait: "H. GREELEY." "W.H. SEWARD." "J.G. WHITTIER" "C. SUMNER." An eagle standing on a shield is in the center between the four portraits. The eagle holds a banner inscribed: "LIBERTY". Crossed olive branches are below the shield. Thirty-one stars surround the eagle and shield. The individual portraits and the entire composition are surrounded by double rules.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

NotesSubject Note: The Free Soil Party flourished from 1848 to 1854. However, this print appears to be slightly later in date, based on the address of E.B. & E.C. Kellogg. (Finlay 4/10/2002)

Status

Not on view