James K. Polk. Nominated for Eleventh President of the United States.

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James K. Polk. Nominated for Eleventh President of the United States.

c. 1844

Artist/maker unknown, American Published by N. Currier, 2 Spruce Street, New York (American, 1813–1888) Published by Currier & Ives, New York (1835–1907)

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Object Details

Titles:

James K. Polk. Nominated for Eleventh President of the United States.

Date:

c. 1844

Artists:

Artist/maker unknown, American Published by N. Currier, 2 Spruce Street, New York (American, 1813–1888) Published by Currier & Ives, New York (1835–1907)

Medium:

Hand-colored lithograph

Dimensions:

Image: 11 5/8 x 8 3/4 inches (29.5 x 22.2 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Bequest of Lisa Norris Elkins, 1950

Accession Number:

1950-92-340

Geography:

Made in New York, New York, United States, North and Central America

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