This poster was a proof for a large woodcut campaign banner or poster for John C. Fremont, Republican presidential contender in 1856. Fremont is shown in full-length on a mountain peak, planting an American flag. An eagle soars in the air beyond them, which symbolizes America. This scene was no doubt intended to evoke heroic memories of Fremont’s famous exploring expeditions to the Rocky Mountains in 1842 and 1843.
Additional information
Weight | 0.25 lbs |
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Dimensions | 17.20 × 22.00 × 0.002 in |
Map Maker: ASI
Artist: Baker & Godwin
Year: 1856
Type: reproduction
Artist: Baker & Godwin
Year: 1856
Type: reproduction