James G. Blaine: Free Trade vs. Protectionism chromo comparison poster

Poster promoting the Blaine-Logan Republican ticket and opposing the Cleveland-Hendricks Democratic ticket, arguing for protectionism over free trade policies, 1884. Published by Hopscraft & Co., New York. Left frame depicts a family in poverty, "effects of a Tariff...as laid down by the Democratic Platform," with the caption, "If you are satisfied with this picture vote for Cleveland and Hendricks." Right frame shows a family prospering, "effects of Protection...as guaranteed by the Republican Party and Platform," with the caption, "If you prefer this picture vote for Blaine and Logan." Verso printed, "Dedicated to the Men and Women of America that they may understand what the election may lead to, and how much the welfare of their families depends opon the Success of the Republican Ticket." Light center crease.