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Framed Print of The great footrace for the presidential purse (100, 000 and p
The great footrace for the presidential purse (100, 000 and picking) over the Union Course 1852. Satire on the presidential election of 1852, showing Winfield Scott, Daniel Webster, and Franklin Pierce competing in a footrace before a crowd of onlookers for a $100, 000 prize (the four-year salary for a president) and pickings. In the lead is Webster, who exclaims, I can beat you both, and walk in at that although you had a hundred yards the start of me!! Denied the Whig nomination in June, Webster was later persuaded to run as an independent candidate. Directly behind Webster appears Whig nominee Winfield Scott, in military uniform. Scott says, Confound Webster! what does he want to get right in my way for? if he dont give out, or Pierce dont faint I shall be beaten. Democratic candidate Franklin Pierce trails both of them, yelling, No! No! old Fuss and Feathers Scotts nickname, you dont catch this child fainting now. I m going in to make good time! whether I win or not, Legs! do your duty. Onlookers standing behind a fence in the background cheer the contestants on. Their comments include: Go it Dan! put in the big licks. In an exaggerated Irish brogue, Arrah be Jabers! an is it ould Dannil, thats to... he ll come out fore nint the whole o thim. I m fraid the Ex pounder is too old for such a severe race. Old! my dear fellow don t you know that it is the Blood that tells, age dont matter I d back old Dan against Lady Suffolk herself. (Lady Suffolk was a premiere race horse of the day). Scott ought to pass, hes got a long Stride. Yes, but Dan... gathers well. The cartoon must have originated between June 5, when Franklin Pierce won the Democratic nomination, and September, when Webster effectively retired an invalid to his estate at Marshfield. Date 1852. The great footrace for the presidential purse (100, 000 and picking) over the Union Course 1852. Satire on the presidential election of 1852, showing Winfield Scott, Daniel Webster, and Franklin Pierce competing in a footrace before a crowd of onlookers for a $100, 000 prize (the four-year salary for a president) and pickings. In the lead is Webster, who exclaims, I can beat you both, and walk in at that although you had a hundred yards the start of me!! Denied the Whig nomination in June, Webster was later persuaded to run as an independent candidate. Directly behind Webster appears Whig nominee Winfield Scott, in military uniform. Scott says, Confound Webster! what does he want to get right in my way for? if he dont give out, or Pierce dont faint I shall be beaten. Democratic candidate Franklin Pierce trails both of them, yelling, No! No! old Fuss and Feathers Scotts nickname, you dont catch this child fainting now. I m going in to make good time! whether I win or not, Legs! do your duty. Onlookers standing behind a fence in the background cheer the contestants on. Their comments include: Go it Dan! put in the big licks. In an exaggerated Irish brogue, Arrah be Jabers! an is it ould Dannil, thats to... he ll come out fore nint the whole o thim. I m fraid the Ex pounder is too old for such a severe race. Old! my dear fellow don t you know that it is the Blood that tells, age dont matter I d back old Dan against Lady Suffolk herself. (Lady Suffolk was a premiere race horse of the day). Scott ought to pass, hes got a long Stride. Yes, but Dan... gathers well. The cartoon must have originated between June 5, when Franklin Pierce won the Democratic nomination, and September, when Webster effectively retired an invalid to his estate at Marshfield. Date 1852. Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries. © Mary Evans / Library of Congress
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Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.3cm (9.6" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
