"Grand National Union Party for 1864"
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Artifact Overview
In 1864, incumbent President Lincoln and former Democrat Andrew Johnson ran on the National Union Party ticket--so named to attract War Democrats and Border State Unionists who would not vote Republican. After a gloomy summer of Union defeats and casualty lists, Lincoln's re-election hopes seemed slim. But, finally, several Union victories gave him enough support to win the election.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1864
Subject Date
1864
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
37.91.9
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Edsel B. Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Hand coloring
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 14 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Printed at bottom:
GRAND, NATIONAL UNION BANNER FOR 1864./ Liberty, Union and Victory./ Published by Currier & Ives, Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1860 by Currier & Ives, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States, for the Southern District of N.Y. 152 Nassau St. New York.
Printed below portrait images: ABRAHAM LINCOLN / FOR PRESIDENT / ANDREW JOHNSON / FOR VICE PRESIDENT
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The possessor of this small token supported Abraham Lincoln for president in 1864. Trinkets, such as this one, reminded American citizens why they backed certain parties and candidates. Most tokens were just that -- small coins carried around in purses or pockets. This token, however, could be attached to a ribbon or pin and became an outward display of support for the Republican candidate.