Log Cabin, Hartforr, [sic] Conn.

PrinterPrinted by D. W. Kellogg & Co. (American, 1830 - 1840)

PublisherPublished by D. W. Kellogg & Co. (American, 1830 - 1840)

Date1840

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 13 5/8 x 10 9/16in. (34.6 x 26.8cm) Sheet (height x width): 14 3/4 x 10 11/16in. (37.5 x 27.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number1995.182.177

DescriptionA large log cabin is surrounded by a grassy lawn and small trees. A sign depicting an eagle perched on shield surrounded by stars, cannons, and piles of cannonballs is over the door in the gable end. A man wearing a top hat stands in the doorway. A man and a woman stand in the doorway in the long side of the cabin. There are two square windows in this side. A man stands looking out of one of them. A man sits reading in the other. An American flag flies from a tall flag pole on the roof.

Collections

Kellogg Brothers Lithographs

Label TextThis unusual print apparently records a structure that was erected in Hartford during the hard fought political campaign of 1840. Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison identified himself with the common man by employing images of log cabins and barrels of hard cider, such as the one shown here. The eagle signboard above the door was almost certainly the work of the Hartford sign painter William Rice. It closely resembles other eagles by Rice that appear on Connecticut tavern signs.

NotesHistorical Note: During the hard fought political election of 1840, William Henry Harrison associated himself the common man by employing images incorporating a log cabin and a barrel of hard cider. This print apparently depicts an actual log cabin erected in Hartford during the campaign. (Finlay 12/20/2002)

Subject Note: The eagle that appears above the door of the cabin was almost certainly by the Hartford sign painter William Rice, whose work is known to have included political signs and banners. (Finlay 12/20/2002)

Status

Not on view