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“National Ball” invitation

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March 4, 1841, was the day William Henry Harrison was inaugurated as the 9th president of the United States. The Whig party held balls in celebration of their victory in the 1840 election and their rise to power.

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Item typeInvitation
AuthorWright, Luke
Date1841-02-25
PlaceDeerfield, Massachusetts
TopicArt, Music, Literature, Crafts
Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
EraNational Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPrinting; Handwriting
Dimension detailsProcess Material: printed paper, ink with manuscript Height: 7.50 in Width: 4.75 in
Catalog #L04.116
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Wright, Luke. National Ball. February 25, 1841. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l04-116/. Accessed on January 25, 2025.

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