Southern chivalry - argument versus club's

Southern chivalry - argument versus club's

Item Information

Title:
Southern chivalry - argument versus club's
Description:
Three days after his speech "The crimes against Kansas" in the Senate, Charles Sumner of Massachusetts was attacked by Representative Preston Brooks of South Carolina and severely beaten with a heavy cane. Sumner was forced to withdraw for several years while Brooks, who resigned from his office, was immediately re-elected and continued to serve.
Artist:
Magee, John L.
Name on Item:
J. L. Magee del.
Date:
1856
Format:
Prints
Genre:
Political cartoons
Lithographs
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Americana Collection
Subjects:
Legislators
Fighting
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
Brooks, Preston S. (Preston Smith), 1819-1857
Extent:
1 print : lithograph ; 14 1/4 x 22 in.
Permalink:
https://ark.digitalcommonwealth.org/ark:/50959/9880wb139
Terms of Use:
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title from item.
Accession #:
11_03_000157