Electorate Collection

Liberal Party Poster; Attack Poverty
A Liberal Party Poster telling the electorate to Attack Poverty by voting Liberal, from the 1920 s

Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Lower Twenty", 1864. Creator: Unknown
Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Lower Twenty", 1864. Crowds at a polling station on 8 November, ...the day of the Presidential election

Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Upper Ten", 1864. Creator: Unknown
Election Day in New York: a polling-place among the "Upper Ten", 1864. Crowds at a polling station on 8 November, ...the day of the Presidential election

In Soviet Russia; A polling station in Petrograd, November 21, 1917, during elections... 1917. Creator: Y Steinberg
In Soviet Russia; A polling station in Petrograd, November 21, 1917, during elections for the Constituent Assembly, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

King George II at the Battle of Dettingen, Electorate of Mainz, Holy Roman Empire (present-day Bavaria, Germany), 27 June 1743, part of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748)

Cartoon depicting American politician trying to find voters in Uninhabited Alaska
PNP253886 Cartoon depicting American politician trying to find voters in Uninhabited Alaska, 1867 (engraving) by American School

Election Day in Philadelphia, 1764 (engraving)
PNP253875 Election Day in Philadelphia, 1764 (engraving) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Our New Electorate - Votes for Women. circa 1918

Impressions of Englands new voters by Garretto, 1928
" Fluffy and Stuffy" - impressions of the new female voters of 1928 by Italian caricaturist Garretto. Rather unfair stereotyping with the pretty blonde on the left

Voting in Philadelphia, 1816 (w / c on paper)
PNP253883 Voting in Philadelphia, 1816 (w/c on paper) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: end of the two-term presidency of Democratic-Republican James Madison)

Title Page for The Principles of Parliamentary Representation, 1884 (print)
480623 Title Page for The Principles of Parliamentary Representation, 1884 (print) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); 19.8x13.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

At the Polls, c. 1850 (engraving)
PNP253847 At the Polls, c.1850 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The Parliamentary candidate taking a drink with a member of the electorate (coloured engraving)
6030261 The Parliamentary candidate taking a drink with a member of the electorate (coloured engraving) by English School

Listening to one of President Roosevelts Fireside Chats on the radio
PNP254338 Listening to one of President Roosevelts Fireside Chats on the radio, Kansas, c.1930 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria, 1788 (oil on canvas)
5042992 Maximilian III Joseph, Elector of Bavaria, 1788 (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Josef (1769-1822); 89.5x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Voters in the US presidential election between James Knox Polk and Henry Clay, at...one of the polling-places, which, heretofore

Election Lunes, 1865. Artist: Charles Henry Bennett
Election Lunes, 1865. No.1. - The Electoral Body. With the 1865 General Election approaching, here Punch shows the Electoral Body

Die andere Pastet mit dem Chur Bayre Wappen Neues saltzburgisches
Die andere Pastet mit dem Chur. Bayre. Wappen, Neues saltzburgisches Koch-Buch: fur hochfurstliche und andere vornehme Hofe, Closter, Herren-Hauser, Hof- und Hauss-Meister

George I, 1660

The advent of women at the polls, 1929
Two sophisticated and fashionable ladies in heels, cloche hats and fur trimmed coats alight from a taxi at a polling station where they will vote for the first time in the General Election of May

Gladstone as Actor
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE In his actors dressing-room, he prepares the act with which he hopes to wow the Edinburgh electorate. Date: 1809 - 1898

The Morpeth Casket, or wine cooler. The casket was presented to Lord Morpeth by a large number of the electorate of the West Riding of Yorkshire following his defeat at the previous election

Portrait of John Frederick the Magnanimous (1532-1547), Elector of Saxony (oil on wood)
XIR898032 Portrait of John Frederick the Magnanimous (1532-1547), Elector of Saxony (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon

More Reform Blessings, 1832 (litho)
XJF400671 More Reform Blessings, 1832 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: a tenant approaches his landlord- I should like to know, Sir, why you raised my rent)

The Re-Electing of Reynard, or Fox the Pride of the Geese, 1783 (hand-coloured engraving)
XCF306888 The Re-Electing of Reynard, or Fox the Pride of the Geese, 1783 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wimbledon election contrasts, 1907 (b / w photo)
XJF425375 Wimbledon election contrasts, 1907 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hon. Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, 1860 (litho)
BAL32911 Hon. Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, 1860 (litho) by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M. (1824-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Pitt addressing the House of Commons on the French Declaration of Wars 1793
XCF268668 William Pitt addressing the House of Commons on the French Declaration of Wars 1793 (oil on canvas) by Hickel, Anton (1745-98); 322.6x449.6 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London

Representation of the Election of Members of Parliament for Westminster, 1818 (coloured
XCF268659 Representation of the Election of Members of Parliament for Westminster, 1818 (coloured engraving) by Scharf, George Snr (1788-1860) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The election at Eatanswill, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
KW259123 The election at Eatanswill, illustration from The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1837 (litho) by Browne

The Election of the Militia at the Parish of Authon, part of the Dourdans Election
XIR158171 The Election of the Militia at the Parish of Authon, part of the Dourdans Election, 1688 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Heinrich Bruning (1885-1970) German politician. During the Weimar Republic he served as Chancellor from 1930 to 1932. Election poster for March 1933 campaigning for the return of Bruning

Abdulla advertisement
A young lady named Claudia reclines in a sofa, smoking an Abdullas cigarette. The poem underneath (F. R. Holmes) engages with one of the political questions of the day

Humours of Electioneering
Humorous illustration depicting a fresh-faced young farm worker casting his first vote in a General Election while a short-sighted gentleman marks his cross in another polling booth

The General Election 1895
A night scene in Fleet Street showing crowds waited for the results of the General Election of 1895. With no other way to obtain up to the minute news of results

Canvassing for Votes in Derby, 1910
Three images depicting candidates canvassing for votes in Derby during the General Election of 1910. At half-time, the Unionist candidates walk across the ground in the match between Derby County

Humours of the Elections
Two sketches showing humours of the 1892 election showing a canvassing costermonger in one picture and a modern Duchess of Devonshire in another

The General Election- The Perplexed Voter
A perplexed voter scratches his head in confusion as two candidates from opposing political parties canvas for his vote

The Declaration of the Poll
Illustration depicting a lively crowd scene in an unidentified town or city during the declaration of the poll in the 1892 General Election

Board of Guardians election leaflet, South Wales
A Board of Guardians election leaflet, urging the electorate to vote only for Jones and Morgan. Jabez Jones (the father of W E Jones) is pictured on the right

Gladstone a Welsher
The Welsher - Gladstone is accused by the electorate of welshing (i.e. going back) on his election promises

Disraeli / Reform Bill
Disraeli introduces his Reform Bill which would add more than one million voters to the electorate

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"The Evolution of Electorate: From Political Posters to Women's Suffrage" Liberal Party Poster; Attack Poverty: A powerful message resonates through this poster, urging the electorate to support the Liberal Party in their fight against poverty and inequality. Peoples Meeting, August 1855 (litho): In a historic gathering, the diverse electorate comes together to discuss pressing issues and shape the future of their community. Jackson Forever, Presidential Campaign Poster (litho): This vibrant lithograph captures the spirit of democracy as citizens rally behind Andrew Jackson during his presidential campaign, showcasing the power of an engaged electorate. King George II at the Battle of Dettingen, Electorate of Mainz: Amidst war-torn Europe, this depiction showcases how even rulers relied on their loyal electorates for military support and political stability. Cartoon depicting American politician trying to find voters in Uninhabited Alaska: With humor and satire, this cartoon highlights politicians' relentless pursuit of votes by illustrating a comical scenario where they search for voters in remote places like uninhabited Alaska. Election Day in Philadelphia, 1764 (engraving): Step back into history with this engraving capturing the excitement and anticipation surrounding election day as Philadelphians exercise their right as part of an emerging electorate. Our New Electorate - Votes for Women: Celebrating a milestone moment in history, this caption pays tribute to suffragettes who fought tirelessly for women's rights and expanded our electorate by securing voting rights for all women. Impressions of England's new voters by Garretto, 1928: Through artistry and observation, Garretto offers us unique insights into England's newly enfranchised voters—capturing their hopes, dreams, aspirations within an evolving electorate landscape. Voting in Philadelphia 1816 (w/c on paper).