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circa 1855

J. Andrews & R.E. Babson (engraver), fl. 1855

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Title: Engraving of James K. Polk

One engraving of James K. Polk dated circa 1855. Bust portrait of Polk based on a painting by Savinien Edme Dubourjal. The image of Polk is within an ornate border that includes the figure of Liberty, depicted as a white woman, and a vignette titled "Annexation of Texas" depicting a trio of military officers reading the declaration of annexation to a crowd of civilians, including a cheering African American man. Border also includes angelic male torsos, flourishes, scrolls, and ornaments.

GLC08878.1261

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