Lithograph, "T.W. Dorr Inaugurated Governor of Rhode Island, May 3, 1842"
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Artifact Overview
In the 1840s, Thomas Dorr advocated for expanded voting rights in Rhode Island, where only a small group could vote. Dorr championed the People's constitution (with greater suffrage rights) and was elected governor--a claim disputed by the state's existing government. Support for Dorr's claim faltered as negotiations became embroiled in national and sectional politics. An attempt to overtake the government by force (the "Dorr Rebellion") failed.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1845-1847
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.309.1105
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 10 in
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