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The Old Flag, the Old Policy, the Old Leader

A colourful watercolour-style painting designed as an election poster, depicting two men - a farmer and possibly a butcher - who are together, on their shoulders hoisting Sir John A. Macdonald, who is carrying the British flag known as the Red Ensign, with a proud expression on his face. Under the image are the words, The Old Flag, The Old Policy, The Old Leader.

McCord Museum M965.34.8

“The Old Flag, the Old Policy, the Old Leader” is a poster (unsigned & anonymous) used during Sir John A.’s last political campaign in 1890.