This is a drawing of a political campaign poster. The poster features bold text in the center advertising "FRED'K C. WAGNER" for "Councilman - 47th District" under the header "AMERICAN NOMINATION." The imagery includes a bald eagle with outspread wings holding a ribbon in its beak that reads "PLEDGE TO THE INTERESTS OF THE PEOPLE." The background includes motifs such as the American flag and a scene of people gathered under the themes of "Constitution & Laws." A muscular arm grasping a hammer is depicted to the right. The poster is printed by "OLIVER & BROTHER, Neat, Quick and Cheap Political Printers, 32 Beekman-St." The style combines bold typography and traditional political iconography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1941
- Medium
- pen and ink on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 4892 × 3365 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original