James Madison from Presidents of the United States (N309e)
James Madison from Presidents of the United States (N309e). Issued ca.1880–90. Color image of president with facsimile signature below. Open box at bottom of card used by specific advertisers. Six tobacco companies identified by Burdick -- American Eagle, Aug. Beck, M. Hirsch (Queens Cup), Mayo, Nickel-In and Yarbrough -- used trade card for advertising their products. Many cards have empty box. Back includes company, brand name and numbered checklist "Names of Presidents".
Artwork Details
- Title: James Madison from Presidents of the United States (N309e)
- Date: ca.1880–90
- Medium: Commercial color lithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 2 7/8 × 1 1/2 in. (7.3 × 3.8 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: Burdick 222, N309.4
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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