Canvassing Collection (page 16)

CANVASS WHITE (1790-1834). American engineer. Line engraving, 19th century

FRANCE: GOVERNMENT, 1875. Electing the senators in the French assembly. Line engraving, 1875

LORD RANDOLPH CHURCHILL (1849-1895). British statesman. Lord Randolph speaking at the Birgmingham Townhall during the election campaign of 1885. Wood engravaing from a contemporary English newspaper

CITY OF LONDON ELECTION. The nomination at Guildhall. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1865

HOGARTH: ELECTION. Humours of an Election Entertainment. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1865. The election in Lambeth, London, England. The nomination at Kennington Park. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1865

NEZ PERCE CAMPAIGN, 1877. Scenes from the U. S. Army campaign, October 1877, against the Nez Perce tribe
NEZ PERCE CAMPAIGN, 1877. Scenes from the U.S. Army campaign, October 1877, against the Nez Perce tribe. Wood engraving, American, 1877

Election Poster 1900
Election poster, 1900 Date: 1900

Canvassing for votes, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Robert Cresswell, who operated the twice daily omnibus service from Walton-on-the-Naze to Colchester and back, pictured with his supporters canvassing for votes during the Town Council elections

Kid Lewis canvassing as a candidate for Mosleys New Party
Kid Lewis, triple boxing champion and ex-holder of the world welterweight title standing as a New Party candidate in Whitechapel, East London

Political speech in Hampstead, 1940s
A candidate from the Hampstead Conservative Unionist Association makes a speech outdoors from a pedestal to an attentive audience of exactly two. 1940s

PROHIBITION: REPEAL, c1933. Democratic party banner, c1933, celebrating Prohibition repeal used at political rallies and for campaigns

UNCLE SAM CARTOON, 1840. One of the earliest appearances of Uncle Sam shows him chasing Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren into the hard cider barrel being held by General William Henry Harrison

Creative ways of electioneering, 1910
A model dreadnought emblazoned with posters and the candidates names encourages voters in Taunton in Somerset, while boats in Portsmouth are smothered with posters for the Unionist candidate

The Election Campaign in Full Swing
Some curious scenes from the General Election campaign of 1910. The top left picture shows David Lloyd George making his way over the back wall of the Queen Hall Skating Rink in Peckham to address an

Canvassing for Votes in Derby, 1910
Three images depicting candidates canvassing for votes in Derby during the General Election of 1910. At half-time, the Unionist candidates walk across the ground in the match between Derby County

Humours of the Elections
Two sketches showing humours of the 1892 election showing a canvassing costermonger in one picture and a modern Duchess of Devonshire in another

The General Election- The Perplexed Voter
A perplexed voter scratches his head in confusion as two candidates from opposing political parties canvas for his vote

Suffragette Christmas Card
Topical Christmas card designed by Louis Wain featuring one of his famous cats dressed as a suffragette, waving a flag and carrying Votes for Women pamphlets in a bag slung across her chest

The sirens of the canvass: the candidates best allies
An impressionable voter: In no former Election have women played so prominent and effective a part as in the present. Even the platform is theirs now

Wooing the Voters
Wooing the voters. Churchill meets Leicester footballers, Lady Astor at an open-air meeting at Portsmouth and Lloyd George canvassing in Lancashire

Hogarth Election / 2Of4(C)
THE ELECTION Canvassing for votes plate 2 of 4

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"Canvassing: A Timeless Tradition of Presidential Campaigns" From the iconic posters supporting Franklin D. Roosevelt's re-election in 1940 and 1944 to Ronald Reagan's official campaign poster for the 1980 presidential election, it has been an integral part of American politics, and is a practice that dates back even further, as seen in the Socialist Party candidates Eugene V. Debs and Ben Hanford's campaign poster from 1904. One striking example is Ben Shahn's lithograph poster titled "A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND" created for the Progressive Party in 1948. This satirical artwork depicted President Truman playing a piano alongside Republican candidate Thomas E. Dewey, highlighting the fierce competition between parties during campaigns. The Bull Moose Party symbol for Theodore Roosevelt's presidential campaign in 1912 also stands out as a powerful representation of political movements at that time. The image captures the determination and resilience required to navigate through challenging campaigns. Historical events like General Sherman's March to the Sea through Georgia in 1864 have also left their mark on canvassing efforts. Engravings depicting this march serve as reminders of how campaigning can be influenced by significant moments in history. Even renowned artist William Hogarth captured the essence for votes with his engraving aptly titled "Canvassing for Votes. " Created during a different era, it showcases how this practice has transcended time and remains relevant today. Intriguingly, Joseph Keppler's cartoon from 1880 portrays former president Ulysses S. Grant leaning on his war record while seeking an unprecedented third term nomination—a testament to how candidates have used their past achievements to sway voters throughout history. As we reflect upon these historical artifacts and images, one thing becomes clear: canvassing has always played a vital role in shaping our nation’s democracy.