Poster, Political

Object Name:

Poster, Political

Object ID:

1974.017.01-.02

Place of Origin:

Concord, NH or Boston, MA

Date:

1880

Description:

Two 1880 presidential campaign posters:
1. Republican poster, Gen. James A Garfield / Gen. Chester A. Arthur
2. Democratic poster, Gen. W.S. Hancock / Hon. William H. English
Both posters are of the same format: "Our Nation's Choice" in red, white, and blue across top, etched drawing of capitol building, voting statistics, etched portraits of candidates, brief biographies, and party platforms.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-36 W-28 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Joan Barker

People:

English, William H. (Hon.), Garfield, James A. (1831-1881), Hancock, Winfield Scott (1824-1886), Arthur, Chester Alan (1829-1886)

Subjects:

Presidential candidates, Presidential elections, Presidents, Political campaigns, U.S. Capitol