Sewing Box, John Quincy Adams, 1828

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Object Details

associated person

Adams, John Quincy

Description

This 1828 campaign sewing box offered women a way to show their support for a candidate, though they couldn’t vote at the time. This box shows incumbent John Quincy Adams, who in 1828 was running as a National Republican. A similar box was made showing Adam’s opponent, Democrat Andrew Jackson. After a contentious campaign, Jackson won the presidency.

Credit Line

Ralph E. Becker

date made

c1828

ID Number

PL.227739.1828.X02

catalog number

227739.1828.X02

accession number

227739

Object Name

Box, Sewing

Physical Description

paper, cardboard (overall material)

multi-color (overall color)

Measurements

overall: 2 1/4 in x 5 in x 3 1/2 in; 5.715 cm x 12.7 cm x 8.89 cm

See more items in

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