Book

Name/Title

Book

Entry/Object ID

1988.333

Description

Book bound in burgundy velvet with brass edges around the cover, pages edged in gold. A small brass plate on the front cover reads, "Clay Testimonial." On the the title page, "A testimonial of gratitude and affection to Henry Clay -- The proceedings of the Whigs of Phildelphia assembled in town meetings on the 19th day of December, 1844 --Philadelphia: Published for the Trustees by Carrey and Hart. 1845." The book is comprised of 4 pages of resolutions about Clay's political career, followed by the names of over 4,000 contributors.

Dimensions

Height

8-7/8 in

Width

5-5/8 in

Depth

1-1/8 in

Material

Paper, Velvet, Metal