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A hard road to hoe! Or, the White House Turnpike, macadamized by the north benders

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A crude satire on the obstacles facing Van Buren's reelection effort in 1840. Weighed down by a large bundle labeled "Sub Treasury," Van Buren follows the lead of Andrew Jackson toward the White House. His way is blocked by barrels of "Hard Cider" and log cabins, symbolizing the popular appeal of Harrison's candidacy. In the right distance the Capitol is visible, and in the left distance Van Buren's home at Kinderhook. A mischievous youth stands behind Van Buren thumbing his nose.

Sold by Huestis & Co. 104 Nassau-St, N.Y.

Title appears as it is written on the item.

Weitenkampf, p. 68.

Forms part of: American cartoon print filing series (Library of Congress)

Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1840-26.

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harrison william henry jackson andrew van buren martin united states capitol washington dc independent treasury hard cider harrison campaign symbol political cartoons woodcuts road hoe turnpike white house turnpike benders vintage images 1840 president william henry harrosn president harrison us presidents president van buren martin van buren cartoon prints american huestis and co white house united states history library of congress
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01/01/1840
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Huestis & Co.
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harrison william henry jackson andrew van buren martin united states capitol washington dc independent treasury hard cider harrison campaign symbol political cartoons woodcuts road hoe turnpike white house turnpike benders vintage images 1840 president william henry harrosn president harrison us presidents president van buren martin van buren cartoon prints american huestis and co white house united states history library of congress