Campaign Pull Card, 1837

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Description

In an era of colorful nicknames and slogans, “Locofoco” emerged as a term of derision for Democratic voters, particularly those with more populist-leanings. They were often most prominent in New York state, where radical Democrats often worked in what they considered the interests of ordinary New Yorkers, at a time when New York was by far the biggest and most powerful state in the nation. This card mocks such Locofoco’s defeat by the Republicans in New York in 1856, pulling down the tab at the bottom sours the “Loco’s” expression.

Credit Line

The Ralph E Becker Collection of Political Americana

associated date

1837

ID Number

PL.227739.1837.W01

catalog number

227739.1837.W01

accession number

227739

Object Name

Novelty

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 6 in x 3 in; 15.24 cm x 7.62 cm

associated place

United States: New York

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Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source