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Gov. Wright's grand march
| Content Provider | Library of Congress - Photographs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Coverage | New York (State) |
| Description | An illustrated sheet music cover, for a march celebrating the election of Silas Wright as governor of New York. Wright, a popular and influential Democrat and Van Buren ally, was elected in November 1844. The march is dedicated to the new governor by its composer Oliver J. Shaw. The cover is adorned with an elaborately drawn arms of the state of New York. A shield shows the rising sun over a landscape with canal barges; below is the state motto "Excelsior." The shield is flanked by two classical figures: Justice (left) with scales and sword, and Hope holding an anchor and a scythe symbolizing agriculture. Above is an eagle holding arrows, olive branches, and a streamer reading "E Pluribus Unum" and below are olive and oak branches. |
| File Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Language | English |
| Part of Series | Miscellaneous Items in High Demand Cartoon Prints, American |
| Requires | HTML5 supported browser |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Politics & government--1840-1850. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Eagles--1840-1850. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Wright, Silas,--1795-1847. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Coat of arms--1840-1850. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Hope (Personified) |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | New York (State)--1840-1850. |
| Subject Domain (in LCSH) | Justice--1840-1850. |
| Content Type | Image |
| Resource Type | Photograph |
