Election Poster

c. 1941

Andrew Herman

Associated Names
Andrew Herman

Artist, American, active c. 1935

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and ink on paperboard

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 23.5 x 34 cm (9 1/4 x 13 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.9842


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535787

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