Title
Joseph B. Purdy Advertisement
Subject
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Purdy, Joseph B.
Advertising
New York (State)--New York
Description
A double-sided advertisement for Joseph B. Purdy uses Ulysses S. Grant's likeness. The writing at the bottom of the advertisement reads, "'I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.' Joseph B. Purdy, Fire-Works, Flags, Lanterns, Balloons, &c., Nos. 32 & 34 Maiden Lane, New York. Established 1843."
An unidentified gentleman wearing a hat is pictured on the verso, and the writing at the bottom reads, "'What I know about Politics.' Joseph B. Purdy, Campaign Goods of Every Description!"
An unidentified gentleman wearing a hat is pictured on the verso, and the writing at the bottom reads, "'What I know about Politics.' Joseph B. Purdy, Campaign Goods of Every Description!"
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
405280
Ulysses S. Grant Collection
I-8381
Original Format
carte de visite
b&w
2
Physical Dimensions
12 x 7 cm