Commemorative Snuff Box, 1832

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Description:

This snuff box commemorates the election of 1832, bearing images of some of its key players. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren were the Democratic candidates for president and vice-president, respectively, Henry Clay was the Republican nominee for president and Daniel Webster was a key Republican ally of Clay’s. Incumbent Andrew Jackson ultimately won the presidency.

Associated Person: Van Buren, MartinJackson, AndrewWebster, DanielClay, Henry

See more items in: Political and Military History: Political History, Campaign Collection, American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition: American Democracy

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PL.282464.01Catalog Number: 282464.01Accession Number: 282464

Object Name: Snuff Box

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-f66d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_498750

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