"The County Election," 1854
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Reforms in most states expanded the American electorate in the mid-nineteenth century. By 1840, nearly 80 percent of adult white males headed eagerly to the polls. Election day could be an unruly affair, with candidates and campaigners soliciting support at polling locations. Votes were often cast by voice or paper ballot and recorded -- in public -- by local officials.
Reforms in most states expanded the American electorate in the mid-nineteenth century. By 1840, nearly 80 percent of adult white males headed eagerly to the polls. Election day could be an unruly affair, with candidates and campaigners soliciting support at polling locations. Votes were often cast by voice or paper ballot and recorded -- in public -- by local officials.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1854
Subject Date
1850-1854
Creators
Bingham, George Caleb, 1811-1879
Creator Notes
Original painting by George Caleb Bingham. This engraving by John Sartrain was published by Goupil & Cie, 1854.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
59.142.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 37.5 in
Width: 30 in
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