The little giant in the character of the gladiator

The little giant in the character of the gladiator

Item Information

Title:
The little giant in the character of the gladiator
Description:
Election of 1860. This cartoon shows Democratic candidate Stephen Douglas as a gladiator ready to fight for the principle of popular sovereignty... Douglas is shown with a full chin-beard and shaven upper lip as a gladiator holding a sword titled "Freedom of the Elective Franchise" in his right hand and in his left a shield "Popular Sovereignty. The majority rule." In the background Robert J. Walker is struggling with Buchanan over the Kansas issue.
Date:
1860
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Lithographs
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Gladiators
Fighting
Presidential elections
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Walker, Robert J. (Robert John), 1801-1869
Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861
Extent:
1 print : lithograph ; 18 x 14 in.
Permalink:
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Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
Summary from: Nevins & Witenkamph. Century of Political Cartoons, p. 82.
Accession #:
11_03_000152