Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
Cornell University Political Americana Collection
ID Number:
2214.TK0024
Title:
Lincoln-Andrew Johnson Campaign and Commemorative Items, ca. 1864-1865
Date Made:
ca. 1864-1909
Party:
Republican; Federalist
Election:
1864
Item Count:
38
Classification:
Metalwork; Costume; Ephemera
Object Type:
Portraits; Medals; Medallions (Medals); Pendants (Jewelry); Buttons (Fasteners); Clippings; Pins (Jewelry)
Measurements:
Mount: 8 x 12 in.; 20.32 x 30.48 cm
Materials & Techniques:
Copper alloy; Striking (metalworking); Plating (metal coating); Halftone; Stamping (forming)
Creator Biography:
American
Role:
Medal manufacturer
Creator Biography:
American?
Role:
Medal artist
Political Figure:
Lincoln, Abraham
Biography:
American, 1809-1865
Relationship:
Presidential Candidate
Political Figure:
Johnson, Andrew
Biography:
American
Relationship:
Vice-Presidential Candidate
Political Figure:
Washington, George
Biography:
American, 1732-1799
Relationship:
President
Political Figure:
Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885)
Biography:
American, 1822-1885
Relationship:
General
Notes:
Assemblage contains pieces by J.A. Bolen of Springfield, Massachusetts; W.H. Key of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; F.B. Smith of New York; and a 1909 Lincoln Centennial medal by Henry Zearing. Lot also contains a 20th century halftone reproduction of an 1864 Lincoln-Johnson campaign poster.
Subjects:
Lincoln, Abraham; Politics; Promotional materials; Washington, George; Portraits; Busts; Profile portraits; Quotations (texts); Slavery; Emancipation Proclamation; American Civil War; American flags; Gettysburg Address; Centennials; Commemoratives; History; Stars; Freedom; Symbols; Animals; Eagles; Cannons; Shields; Wreaths; Drums; Cannonballs; Unity; Clubs (associations); Religion; Marketing; Grant, Ulysses S. (1822-1885); Lee, Robert E.; Generals; Women; Treason; Oak branches; Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875); Birds
Repository:
Susan H. Douglas Political Americana Collection, #2214
Rare & Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library
Cornell University
Rights:
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