Republican National Convention RNC Chicago Illinois, Large 1880s Antique Print 2 for Sale

Republican National Convention RNC Chicago Illinois, Large 1880s Antique Print 2 For Sale

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Republican National Convention RNC Chicago Illinois, Large 1880s Antique Print 2:
$89.95

Huge original antique print from an 1880s illustrated journal.It depicts the crowds serendading at night outside of the Republican National Convention in Chicago Illinois. On the back is a 13-inch article on theRepublican nomination and a 17-inch article on President Arthur\'s visit to the convention.

This was in 1884 election between Republican James Blaine and Grover Cleveland (Democrat). Cleveland eventually won.

The Republican National Convention (RNC) is a series of presidential nominating conventions of the United States Republican Party since 1856. Administered by the Republican National Committee, the stated purpose of the convocation is to nominate an official candidate in an upcoming U.S. presidential election, and to adopt the party platform and rules for the election cycle. Like the Democratic National Convention, it signifies the end of a presidential primary season and the start of campaigning for a general election. In recent years, the nominee has been known well before the convention.

The print is very large (folio size), measuring approximately 11 x 16 inches (28 x 40.5 cm). The picture fills most of the page, with a caption below.

The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is unrelatedtext/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition.

This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity.