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Taylor, lithographic print

Permanent ID:
11506
Call number:
Bc 612 T 212
Date:
1848
Image Description:
Lithograph promoting Zachary Taylor at the time of his election to Presidency. Each letter in his name illustrates a victory in his military career pertaining to the War of 1812, wars against Native Americans, and the Mexican-American War. Flying above his name is an eagle, symbol of the Union, holding a writing utensil in one claw and a bolt of lightning in the other.
Address:
Washington D.C.
Format:
Lithographs
Dimensions:
Width: 49.5 cm, Height: 36.5 cm (image)
Collection:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania large graphics collection
Related People or Organizations:
Zachary Taylor, 1784-1850 (relates to)
Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough (artist)