Andrew Jackson dressed the part of Richard III in front of a crowd at the foot of the U.S. Capitol. His followers cheer his bank policy while he holds a scroll in his right hand and rails against Justice and Liberty who ask about public confidence, honor, reputation, credit. Another figure (possibly Martin Van Buren?) stands in the background
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"Entered according to an act of Congress by E. Forbes March 29th, 1834"
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Extended title: Richard the Third as performed at Washington with the most brilliant success by a company of amateurs act 4th, scene 4th, palace
depiction: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
depiction: Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
depiction: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
depiction: Richard III, King of England, 1452-1485
publisher: Forbes, E.
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