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Photo, Print, DrawingA thrilling incident during voting,--18th Ward, Philadelphia, Oct. 11 1 print on wove paper : lithograph (cartoon) ; 21.7 x 29.2 cm (image), 29.1 x 33.3 cm (sheet) | Print shows an emotionally charged condemnation of the Copperheads or Peace Democrats and their support of reconciliation with the Confederacy. In a scene at a polling place an old man (right) is approached by a "Copperhead" vote distributor, who thrusts a ticket at him,...
- Contributor: Harley, Joseph S. - Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana (Library of Congress) Dlc - Alfred Whital Stern Collection of Lincolniana (Library of Congress)
- Date: 1864-01-01