This is an original 1935 halftone print of a political cartoon depicting Andrew Jackson leading the ship, the
Constitution, with a whip in his hand. The caption writes, "The explanation of this curiously pertinent cartoon is of course somewhat less apt than the symoblism. For Jackson's Experiment was less grandiose than Roosevelt's. It followed the veto of the bill to recharter the United States Bank and consisted inthe experimental deposit of the public funds in selected local banks-- the 'pet banks...'"
CONDITION
This 76+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
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Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 8.5 inches; 25 x 22 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: Whig, Republicans, Hamilton, Politics, Government, President, Presidency, Library of Congress
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