The Working-Man's Banner, for President and Vice-President, Grant and Wilson – Antique Print
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Step back in time with The Working-Man's Banner, for President and Vice-President, Grant and Wilson, a historic image rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. A fine choice for anyone who loves history, and a gift that gets noticed. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
The Working-Man's Banner, for President and Vice-President, Grant and Wilson
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The Working-Man's Banner was made for the Republican ticket of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson, who ran for president and vice-president in 1872. Grant, the Union general who had led the Army to victory in the Civil War, was seeking a second term, while Wilson, a Massachusetts senator, had risen from a shoemaker's apprenticeship to national office, a background that made him an appealing running mate to laboring voters. Banners like this one were carried in torchlight parades and hung over streets and public halls, turning election season into a public spectacle. The printed text did the persuading, since its slogan had to be read quickly by crowds passing at a distance.
| Original scan | 1,500 × 2,182 px · prints to 5 × 7 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-110229 |
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