Poster Print : Garfields bond of friendship for the unfriendly senators
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Garfields bond of friendship for the unfriendly senators
Garfields bond of friendship for the unfriendly senators. James Garfield wrapping ribbon patronage around James Blaine and Roscoe Conkling. Date 1881. Garfields bond of friendship for the unfriendly senators. James Garfield wrapping ribbon patronage around James Blaine and Roscoe Conkling. Date 1881
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Bond Friendship Garfield Puck Senators Unfriendly
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of captivating Poster Prints, featuring the iconic political cartoon "Garfield's Bond of Friendship for the Unfriendly Senators." This intriguing piece, published in 1881, depicts James A. Garfield, then President of the United States, symbolically binding together his contentious senators, James G. Blaine and Roscoe Conkling, with the ribbon of patronage. This vivid and historically significant image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for any collection showcasing American political history. Add a touch of intrigue and nostalgia to your space with this engaging and visually striking poster print.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the halls of Congress during the tumultuous year of 1881, a rare moment of camaraderie unfolded between two bitter political rivals, James A. Garfield and Roscoe Conkling, as well as their mutual adversary, James G. Blaine. This iconic political cartoon, published in Puck Magazine, captures the unexpected scene of Garfield playfully wrapping a ribbon of patronage around the necks of Blaine and Conkling, symbolizing the bonds of friendship that transcended their notorious enmity. The unfriendly senators, as they were commonly referred to, had been at odds for years over political appointments and the distribution of government jobs, known as patronage. The tensions reached a boiling point when Garfield, a Republican from Ohio, was elected President in 1980. Conkling, a New York Republican, and Blaine, a Democrat from Maine, had both expected to wield significant influence in the new administration. When Garfield instead chose to appoint men loyal to himself, both senators were outraged and threatened to lead a revolt against the new president. Despite the animosity, Garfield, ever the diplomat, sought to mend fences and bring unity to his fractured party. In this lighthearted moment, captured by the skilled pen of Puck Magazine's cartoonist, Garfield is shown bestowing a symbolic gesture of friendship, a ribbon of patronage, upon his two most vocal critics. The cartoon serves as a reminder that even in the most contentious political climate, the bonds of friendship and the pursuit of unity can prevail.
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