Republican Ballot from Massachusetts for the 1860 Presidential Election
THF127810 / Republican Ballot from Massachusetts for the 1860 Presidential Election
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Artifact Overview
During the mid-1800s, Americans used preprinted ballots to vote. Political parties printed and distributed these ballots, sometimes through local partisan newspapers. These ballots listed candidates only from a single party -- so everyone knew who you voted for. Bold voters could scratch out or paste over names. This ballot was used in 1860 by Massachusetts Republicans to vote for Abraham Lincoln.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ballot
Date Made
1860
Subject Date
1860
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.170
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Wood engraving (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 5 in
Inscriptions
Printed on ballot:
Republican Ticket. / For President of the United States, / ABRAHAM LINCOLN, / OF ILLINOIS. / For Vice President of the United States. / HANNIBAL HAMLIN, / OF MAINE...
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