Object Details
Description
In 1856 a bold new movement, the Republican Party, ran its first candidate for President: John C. Frémont. Frémont just 43 years old, but had built an impressive reputation as an explorer, adventurer, soldier, and author. With the help of his brilliant, politically astute wife Jesse Benton Fremont, he launched a campaign that excited members of the new Republican Party. This card mocks “Fremonters” who went from exultation to despair after his defeat by Democrat James Buchanan.
Credit Line
Ralph E. Becker Collection of Political Americana
ID Number
PL.227739.1856.W02
catalog number
227739.1856.W02
accession number
227739
Object Name
Novelty
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
multicolored (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 3 in x 4 3/4 in; 7.62 cm x 12.065 cm
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
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Exhibition
American Democracy
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
used
Political Campaigns
depicted
Political Caricatures
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_494137