Canvassing Collection (page 4)

The Election Canvassing For Votes Engraved By T E Nicholson After Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Vote for Me
Young girl canvassing votes for her father during the Rural District Council elections of March, 1946 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N26329

Al Smith, the Democratic party candidate for President in 1928, and Herbert Hoover, the Republican contender
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1928. Al Smith, the Democratic party candidate for President in 1928, and Herbert Hoover, the Republican contender

American cartoon, 1896, by Grant Hamilton of William McKinley as the candidate of protection and prosperity
W. McKINLEY CARTOON, 1896. American cartoon, 1896, by Grant Hamilton of William McKinley as the candidate of protection and prosperity

American political leader. Steel engraving, 19th century
JAMES G. BLAINE (1830-1893). American political leader. Steel engraving, 19th century

Repeal Unemployment!: Norman Thomas and James H. Maurer as the Socialist party candidates for president
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1932. Repeal Unemployment!: Norman Thomas and James H. Maurer as the Socialist party candidates for president and vice president on a 1932 campaign poster

An 1877 cartoon by Thomas Nast of a battered Republican elephant licking its wounds after the Pyrrhic victory of
ELECTION CARTOON, 1877. An 1877 cartoon by Thomas Nast of a battered Republican elephant licking its wounds after the Pyrrhic victory of the party in the election between Rutherford B

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1928. Al Smith, the Democratic party candidate for President in 1928, and Herbert Hoover, the Republican contender

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1888. Alson J. Streeter and Charles E. Cunnigham as the Union Labor Party candidates for President and Vice President. Lithograph campaign poster, 1888, by Kurz & Allison

CAMPAIGN POSTER, 1896. William McKinley as the Republican party candidate for president in 1896, on a campaign poster promising prosperity at home and prestige abroad

UNCLE SAM: CARTOON, 1840. Uncle Sams Pet Pups! One of the earliest cartoon appearances (1840) of Uncle Sam and showing him chasing Andrew Jackson

W. H. HARRISON: CARTOON, 1840. The Peoples Line--Take care of the Locomotive
W.H.HARRISON: CARTOON, 1840. The Peoples Line--Take care of the Locomotive. An 1840 presidential campaign cartoon showing a Hard Cider barrel locomotive with Harrisons head bearing down on Martin Van

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN. Jackson is to be President, and you will be hanged. Woodcut, 1828

PROHIBITION PARTY, 1920. Camel symbol of the Prohibition Party, 1920

Election Day in New Orleans, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Election Day in New Orleans, 19th Century

Nursing her Constituency by Reginald Higgins
A young female political candidate or M.P. awkwardly nurses a baby while visiting her constituents. Date: 1929

Clementine, Diana and Winston Churchill 1931
Left to right in car: Mrs Winston Churchill (Clementine Churchill), Miss Diana Churchill (eldest daughter of Winston and Clementine)

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PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. For president, Abram Lincoln. For vice president, Hannibal Hamlin. Campaign banner, 1860

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1924. Campaign buttons supporting Republican Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates Calvin Coolidge and Charles Dawes, 1924

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, c1844. A Native American ( Know Nothing ) demonstration in New York during the presidential campaign of 1844. Engraving, c1844

ELECTION CARTOON, 1876. A National Game That Is Played Out. American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, depicting the ballot box as a political football in the Hayes-Tilden election

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The Kilkenny Election, Canvassing for Votes, 1852

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The General Election: Canvassing, 1880

The Two Patriotic Duchesss on their Canvass, 1784 (engraving)
XJF473767 The Two Patriotic Duchesss on their Canvass, 1784 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Election Entertainment, 1755 (engraving)
XJF396068 An Election Entertainment, 1755 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the Humours of an Election series; A tavern dinner organised by Whig)

An Election Entertainment, engraved by T. E. Nicholson, from The Works of William Hogarth
KW281803 An Election Entertainment, engraved by T.E. Nicholson, from The Works of William Hogarth, published 1833 (litho) by Hogarth

U. S. CAVALRY, 1885. Troop A of the 6th U
U.S. CAVALRY, 1885. Troop A of the 6th U.S. Cavalry at a halt on the Mexican border during the Geronimo campaign of 1885

WORLD WAR I: BAGHDAD, 1917. Victorious British troops entering Baghdad, 11 March 1917, at the conclusion of their Mesopotamian campaign against the forces of the Ottoman Empire during World War I

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1888. Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton as the Republican party candidates for President and Vice President. Lithograph campaign poster by Sackett & Wilhelms, 1888

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION, 1860. The Wigwam, site of the 1860 Republican National Convention at Chicago, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln received the partys presidential nomination

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Republican convention at the Wigwam in Chicago, Illinois, where Abraham Lincoln received the presidential nomination on 18 May 1860

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Rail Candidate. An anti-Republican cartoon by Currier & Ives from the presidential campaign of 1860

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. Lithograph campaign poster, 1860, featuring Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin as the Republican Party cadidates for President and Vice President

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Democratic National Convention in session at South Carolina Institute Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, April-May 1860

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1860. The Undecided Political Prize Fight. Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas battling for the presidency in 1860, as Southern Democratic candidate John C

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 1896. William McKinley and Garret A. Hobart as the Republican candidates for President and Vice President on a lithograph campaign poster, 1896

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1868. The nomination at Lancaster, for North Lancashire. Engraving, 1868

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1868. The nomination at Oxford, for the city. Engraving, 1868

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1868. The general election: nomination of candidates for Westminster at the hustings, Charing-Cross, on Monday last. Engraving, 1868

IRELAND: ELECTION, 1857. The Kilkenny election: Mr. Serjeant Shee addressing the electors in the court-house. Engraving, 1857

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1857. The Manchester election: The hustings in St. Anne s-Square. Engraving, 1857

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1857. The Lambeth election: The hustings at Kennington. Engraving, 1857

MOELLER: SENATORS, c1890. The Senators. Oil on canvas by Louis Moeller, c1890

NEW YORK: CANVASSING, 1881. A New York City politician running for office pays a visit to a tenement home. Wood engraving, American, 1881

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1880. The general election: The unpopular candidate. Engraving, 1880

ENGLAND: ELECTION, 1880. Electioneering at Liverpool: Scene at the townhall after the nomination. Engraving, 1880

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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.