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(LINCOLN, ABRAHAM.) [Maurer, Louis; artist?]
“Uncle Sam” Making New
Arrangements.
Lithograph, 13
1
/
2
x 18 inches; minor edge wear, minor dampstaining, 4
short closed tears repaired with tape, all less than an inch.
New York: Currier & Ives, 1860
[1,500/2,500]
Uncle Sam has posted a “Help Wanted” notice on the White House, and here notifies three of
the eager applicants (Bell, Breckinridge, and Douglas) that the position has been filled: “I’ve
concluded to take down the notice and let Old Abe have the place. I find his record all right,
and can safely trust him with the management of my affairs.” Lincoln, sans beard and carrying
an axe, says “Thank you, sir, I will endeavor to do my duty.” Meanwhile, Buchanan packs up
his bag of dirty linen, and frets that without a character reference he’ll never find another job.
Peters, Currier & Ives 1690; Reilly 1860-32.
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(LINCOLN, ABRAHAM.)
Virginia Republican Ticket.
Letterpress ballot, 4
1
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4
x 4 inches; torn on top edge, repaired separation at fold, spindle hole in center; manuscript
name on verso.
Virginia, [1860]
[200/300]
Below the candidates Lincoln and Hamlin are listed 15 electors.
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