Print promoting John Fremont for president and William Dayton for vice president, 1856. Hand-colored lithograph published by N. Currier, New York. Housed in original walnut veneer frame, refitted with archival backing. Size refers to overall dimensions. Titled, GRAND NATIONAL REPUBLICAN BANNER. Subtitled, "Free Labor, Free Speech, Free Territory." Center, portrait of Fremont enclosed by olive wreath and the legend, JOHN C. FREMONT./ THE REPUBLICAN CHOICE FOR FOR PRESIDENT, beside portrait of Cochrane enclosed by olive wreath and the legend,WM. L. DAYTON,/ FOR VICE PRESIDENT FROM 1857 TO 1861. Above, temple of Liberty surmounted by eagle, ranked flags left and right. Below, a farmer plowing a field surrounded by produce. The whole made to resemble a banner.
One of the most visually appealing Grand National Banners issued by Currier, for the first presidential ticket fielded by the newly-organized Republican Party. An exceptionally fine example.
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