Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
Cornell University Political Americana Collection
ID Number:
2214.PR0056
Title:
Grand National Democratic Banner
Date Made:
1844
Party:
Democratic
Election:
1844
Item Count:
1
Classification:
Prints
Object Type:
Popular prints; Portraits
Measurements:
Print: 15 x 11.25 in.; 38.1 x 28.575 cm
Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph; Hand coloring; Watercolor
Creator Biography:
American, 1835-1857
Role:
Lithographer; Publisher
Political Figure:
Polk, James K.
Biography:
American, 1795-1849
Relationship:
Presidential Candidate
Political Figure:
Dallas, George M.
Biography:
American, 1792-1864
Relationship:
Vice-Presidential Candidate
Notes:
Note that Polk is described as "the Young Hickory". Print contains court records statement. References: Gale number 2713; Conningham number 2490.
Subjects:
Polk, James K.; Dallas, George M.; Animals; Eagles; American flags; Draperies; Stars; Portraits; Busts; Promotional materials; Politics; Birds
Repository:
Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214
Rare & Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
Cornell University
Rights:
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