Next President Card, 1880

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Object Details

Description

In the late 19th century, newspapers proliferated around the country, reaching their total peak numbers in the 1890s. These papers relied heavily on partisan political coverage to win readers, as this advertisement makes clear. Subscribers to this Staten Island newspaper – paying $2 a year – are guaranteed the latest political news, with a “thorough Republican” slant.

Credit Line

Ralph E. Becker

ID Number

PL.227739.1880.X01

catalog number

227739.1880.X01

accession number

227739

Object Name

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 2 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in; 6.35 cm x 13.97 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

National Museum of American History

general subject association

Newspaper

referenced

Presidential Candidates

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-4ac6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_516211