The Union, the Constitution and the enforcement of the laws. For President, John Bell of Tennessee. For Vice President, Edward Everett of Massachusetts / lith. by W.H. Rease, cor. 4th & Chestnut Sts., Philada.
CALL NUMBER
PGA - Rease--Union... (B size) [P&P]
REPRODUCTION NUMBER
LC-USZ62-92282 (b&w film copy neg.)
SUMMARY
Print shows a large, handsome campaign banner for Constitutional Union party candidates Bell and Everett. Predictably, the imagery stresses unity of the states under the Constitution. Oval bust portraits of the two candidates (Bell on the left) are encircled by two rustic frames. Sprigs of holly decorate the outside corners. Between the ovals are patriotic motifs, including (below) a seated Columbia or Liberty figure with a shield and staff with Phrygian cap. Behind her are a sheaf of grain and a plough. Around her, and joining the two oval frames, is a streamer with the words, "Liberty & Union, Now & Forever, One and Inseparable." Above Liberty appear an eagle, the Constitution, a fasces, and several flags. A similar banner was also produced by Rease for the Republican ticket (no. 1860-12).
MEDIUM
1 print on wove paper : lithograph printed in grey-olive and black ; image 30.6 x 42.6 cm.
CREATED/PUBLISHED
[Philadelphia] : Published by W.H. Rease, Philadelphia, c1860.
CREATOR
Rease, W. H., lithographer.
NOTES
Title from item.
"Entered ... 1860 by W. H. Rease ..."
The Library's impression was deposited for copyright on June 21, 1860. DLC
Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1860-18.
TOPICS
Banners, campaign.
Bell, John, as presidential candidate.
Constitution (pictured).
Fasces (symbol).
Liberty (personified).
FORMAT
Portrait prints 1860.
Lithographs 1860.
REPOSITORY
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA
This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer.
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