Posted 10 years ago
scottvez
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This is an unusual political campaign related ambrotype.
The sixth plate features two boys seated. The one on the left holds a small booklet with a picture of James Buchanan on the cover!
Buchanan was a Democrat and elected in 1856. He served from 1857 until 1861. The last few months of his presidency saw the establishment of Confederate States of America and secession of several Southern States.
I have researched but have been unable to find this exact booklet. The cover of the booklet features a typical pose of Buchanan and the top has the word "Democratic". I don't know if the booklet was part of his campaign materials or just a biography.
Any help to find this particular booklet is appreciated.
Reproduction of these images is prohibited.
scott
This is really nice! - Rob
Thanks for looking rob!
I posted some better jpgs of the ambrotype that show more details.
scott
Thanks for looking clay!
scott
Seriously good! Are they twins?
Thanks for looking and commenting vetraio! They certainly look to be twins.
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Thanks for looking david!
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Thanks for looking geo!
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Thanks packrat!
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Thanks for looking paper and buss!
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Thanks for looking filmnet.
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Thanks for looking fluffy.
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Your photo collection is beautiful. I particularly love this one with the booklet in it because it's like a piece of history within a piece of history.
Thanks for looking vanessa-- the details in photographs can really be interesting.
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Thanks fran!
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Thanks for looking gritty and cultcha.
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I owned this until this past year when I sold it to a friend. The boy is holding an 1856 Buchanan campaign biography. I am curious as to how you have a copy of my image? Thanks
I owned it until JUL of last year!
scott
I think I must have bought it from you a Civil War show, maybe the Richmond show?
Yep-- I sold it at Richmond. I'll be there for the show next weekend.
Look me up if you make it to the show-- I'll be in the same area.
scott
Scott, will do. When I saw the image I thought it had been taken off my website. But you had it first! Hope to see you in Richmond! Best, Curtis
Are these Buchanan's twins maybe?
Buchanan's twins?? Wasn't aware that he fathered any children.
Believe he was a life long bachelor.
scott
No, never had children....just some kids with a campaign bio.