An introduction to the 1860 election is featured. Author and history professor Rachel Shelden talked about the issue of slavery at the time, the secession of several states, and the Civil War.

In the 1980 presidential election, when this campaign poster was produced, ... The 1950s offered up the “floating head” campaign poster, which became wildly popular.

227739.1860.H03 accession number 227739 Object Name Torch, Ring Physical Description metal (overall material) Measurements overall: 9 3/4 in x 6 1/2 in x 4 3/4 in x 6 in; 24.765 cm x 16.51 cm x 12.065 ...