Object number
1992.294
Title
Election Card for Mr Alton William Hillen, Cheltenham, 1895.
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An election card for Mr Alton William Hillen, for the general election of 1895. The front bears, in red ink, a notice for the election beneath the town crest and royal crown set in a floral arbor. In addition there is a cartoon of three men, presumably political rivals. On the reverse Mr Hillen sets out eight reasons for supporting his candidature. Mr Hillen was a local solicitor and stood as an independent Conservative candidate. He came third in this election, with just 23 votes.
Date
1895
Production period
Late 19th century
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