Commemorative Snuff Box, 1832

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Object Details

associated person

Van Buren, Martin

Jackson, Andrew

Webster, Daniel

Clay, Henry

Description

This snuff box commemorates the election of 1832, bearing images of some of its key players. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren were the Democratic candidates for president and vice-president, respectively, Henry Clay was the Republican nominee for president and Daniel Webster was a key Republican ally of Clay’s. Incumbent Andrew Jackson ultimately won the presidency.

ID Number

PL.282464.01

catalog number

282464.01

accession number

282464

Object Name

Snuff Box

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Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

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