join, or die, image c.1754 - 18"x18" ink'd canvas wall art

Printed on our exclusive Ink'd Canvas Wall Tarp, the now infamous "JOIN, OR DIE" political cartoon was Franklin's visual attempt to persuade the British colonies to band together against the French threat. Originally published in the Pennsylvania Gazette by Benjamin Franklin in 1754, Britain stepped in to defend the colonies in the ensuing French and Indian War. This emblem was a woodcut of a snake cut into sections that represented the British Colonies, visually suggesting that they join forces "or else"! One might consider this to be the birth of the "Meme Wars". This one's for you, Scott! Free POCKET CONSTITUTION/DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE with purchase!

• 18" W x 18" H. Due to the handmade nature of these wall tarps, finished dimensions may vary slightly.
• Made in the USA using natural, unbleached 100% Cotton Heavy Duck Canvas.
• Designs are individually printed on each panel. 
• Grommets at the top for ease of hanging. Two antique reproduction nails are included! Nails also sold separately in packs of 20.
• Do not wash. For decorative use only.
• A Heart in Hand Mercantile Exclusive! You will find this nowhere else!