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Description of Photograph This is an 8x12 inch Reproduction Photograph made from a high quality scan of the original. When evaluating the quality of the photo, please keep in mind that most photos in our collection were taken over 100 years ago. Title: James Buchanan, Democratic candidate for President of the United States Creator(s): Baker & Godwin., Date Created/Published: [New York : Baker & Godwin], c1856. Summary: Proof for a large woodcut campaign poster or banner for Democratic presidential nominee James Buchanan. A bust-length portrait of Buchanan (apparently taken from Mathew Brady's 1854 daguerreotype portrait) is flanked by American flags and laurel branches. Notes: Title from item. 'Entered ... 1856, by Baker & Godwin ... New York.' The Library's impression of the work was deposited for copyright by Baker & Godwin in the Southern District Court of New York on June 23, 1856. Probably produced by Baker & Godwin, judging from similarities in execution and format to other banners by the firm such as 'Col. Fremont Planting the American Standard on the Rocky Mountains' (no. 1856-5), deposited shortly thereafter. Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1856-2. Subjects: Flag of the United States (prominently featured). Buchanan, James. Portrait prints--1850-1860. Wood engravings--1850-1860. Bookmark /2003689274/ Bookmark:2003689274 Bookmark:2003689274 Size Approximately 8x12 inches. Note: Some images may have white bars on the sides or top if the original image does not conform to the 8x12 dimensions. Want to purchase the Original? The original is not for sale. Return Policy We are so confident in the quality we provide that we back every order with a money-back guarantee! This means if you are not satisfied, for ANY reason, a refund will be given.( No need to return the photo ) Quality This Photograph is a Archive Quality Reproduction created directly from the original photograph. Our laboratory uses premium DNP Dye-Sublimation Paper guaranteeing brighter colors, sharper whites, and prints that will last a lifetime. Shipping We have taken extra steps to ensure that your prints arrive to you safely and undamaged. We use extra thick, stay-flat envelopes to get your photos to you as quickly and as safely as possible. Source: Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.