Trade Card for Bicknell Brothers Clothing House, "Our Next President," 1880
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The 1880 U.S. Presidential election pitted Republican James Garfield against Democrat Winfield Scott Hancock. More than nine million Americans--a high turnout among eligible voters--cast ballots in the November election. In the end, fewer than 8,000 votes separated the two candidates. And while both Garfield and Hancock each captured 19 states, the electoral count--like the popular vote--favored Garfield.
The 1880 U.S. Presidential election pitted Republican James Garfield against Democrat Winfield Scott Hancock. More than nine million Americans--a high turnout among eligible voters--cast ballots in the November election. In the end, fewer than 8,000 votes separated the two candidates. And while both Garfield and Hancock each captured 19 states, the electoral count--like the popular vote--favored Garfield.
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1880
Subject Date
1880
Keywords
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886
Bicknell Brothers Clothing House
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.230
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Card stock
Metal
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 4.75 in
Inscriptions
front, left side: BICKNELL BROTHERS, NEW ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE, 469 & 471 Exxex St., LAWRENCE. / Acknowledge by all to be the best place in Massachusetts to buy CLOTHING. / The Splendid Light in their new store, the extensive stock they have, and the liberal manner in which they treat their customers, is well appreciated by all who visit their store. front, upper right corner: OUR NEXT PRESIDENT front, lower right corner: IF NOT YOUR CHOICE, TURN THE BOTTOM CARD AROUND. back: Hurrah for Garfield, the Pubs all say, He shall rule our glorious nation; Hurrah for Hancock, the Demmies say, We have the largest congregation. / BEACH OUTFITS AT BICKNELL BROTHERS / A Grand Assortment of BATHING SUITS, BLOUSE SUITS, for Boys, (Blue and Grey) Long and Short Pants. / Thin Coats and Dusters[,] / Thin Vests, Linen Pants, / Blue Shirts, Traveling Bags, Hammocks, &c., &c. / PRICES RIGHT. across bottom of card: COPYRIGHTED BY A. THOMPSON, 1880.
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