Glass Decanter, Andrew Jackson, 1828

Description:

Glass decanter promoting Andrew Jackson during the presidential election of 1828 when Democrat Jackson challenged sitting president National Republican John Quincy Adams and won.

Associated Person: Jackson, Andrew

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

Exhibition: American Democracy

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: The Ralph E Becker Collection of Political Americana

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: PL.227739.1828.I03Catalog Number: 227739.1828.I03

Object Name: Flask

Physical Description: green (overall color)glass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 3/4 in x 3 3/4 in; 14.605 cm x 9.525 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-3b69-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_516280

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