Taylor, lithographic print

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, hold...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bruff, Joseph Goldsborough (Creator)
Collection:Historical Society of Pennsylvania large graphics collection (#V65)
Date:1848
Dimensions:49.5 x 36.5 cm
Call Number:Bc 612 T 212
Format: Electronic
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Copyright:Please contact Historical Society of Pennsylvania Rights and Reproductions (rnr@hsp.org)
Online Access:https://digitallibrary.hsp.org/index.php/Detail/objects/11506
Summary: 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.