Political Cartoon, "Progressive Democracy, Prospect of a Smash Up," 1860

THF252016 / Political Cartoon, "Progressive Democracy, Prospect of a Smash Up," 1860

THF252017 / Political Cartoon, "Progressive Democracy, Prospect of a Smash Up," 1860 / back

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1860

Subject Date

1860

Creators

Currier & Ives

Place of Creation

United States, New York, New York

Collection Title

Print Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

38.303.1

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 13.5 in
Width: 18 in

Inscriptions

At bottom: PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRACY--PROSPECT OF A SMASH UP. / Published by Currier & Ives, 152 Nassau St. N.Y. / Entered according to act of Congress in the Year 1860 by Currier & Ives, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Southern Dist. of N.Y.

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