Political Cartoon of Martin Van Buren on Movable Card, 1840
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Whig party supporters poked fun at Democratic President Martin Van Buren with this campaign novelty. The aristocratic-looking Van Buren appears to enjoy "White House champagne," but when the tab is pulled he cannot handle "log cabin hard cider"-- a drink associated with his opponent William Henry Harrison and the common man. The Whigs' portrayal of the incumbent as snobbish and uncaring helped elect Harrison.
Whig party supporters poked fun at Democratic President Martin Van Buren with this campaign novelty. The aristocratic-looking Van Buren appears to enjoy "White House champagne," but when the tab is pulled he cannot handle "log cabin hard cider"-- a drink associated with his opponent William Henry Harrison and the common man. The Whigs' portrayal of the incumbent as snobbish and uncaring helped elect Harrison.
Artifact
Political cartoon
Date Made
1840
Subject Date
1840
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
69.145.228
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Width: 3.125 in
Inscriptions
movable card with two captions: AN UGLY MUG OF LOG-CABIN HARD CIDER [or] A BEAUTIFUL GOBLET OF WHITE HOUSE CHAMPAGNE
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