Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
Date:
1835-1836
Object Number:
1858.3
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Democratic Whig Nominations
Object Number:
Z.3437
Date:
1849
Medium:
Cotton: printed
Dimensions:
Overall: 26 7/8 x 41 1/4 in. ( 68.3 x 104.8 cm )
Description:
Cotton political banner printed in black; images of sailing vessel and eagle with shield; inscribed: "Democratic Whig Nominations/5th District/For Congress/George Briggs/For Assembly,/ James W. Beekman"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
