Commemorative Snuff Box, Andrew Jackson, 1829

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Object Details

associated person

Jackson, Andrew

Description

This small snuff box shows Andrew Jackson in his military uniform and celebrates his election in 1828 as the seventh president of the United States when, running as a Democrat, he defeated incumbent president, National Republican John Quincy Adams.

Credit Line

The Ralph E Becker Collection of Political Americana

ID Number

PL.227739.1829.X01

catalog number

227739.1829.X01

accession number

227739

Object Name

Box

snuffbox

Physical Description

wood (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in; 1.905 cm x 8.89 cm

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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