Name/Title

Print

Entry/Object ID

1998.286

Description

Print of engraving of "U.S. Senate A.D. 1850" and key to Henry Clay's "Great Speech." Names listed by fours in seven columns under picture. Handwritten remarks at top, sides and bottom. Steel plate and copyright just purchased and size to frame etc. On back handwritten note - "Dear Sir, Will you be kind enough to act as agent for the fine steel engraving of the United States Senate chamber representing Henry Clay making his famous speech, and if not agreeable to you to do so, will you please oblige by handing my key plate to your best picture dealer. 33 So. 6th St. Respectfully, Phila PA. WM. Smith Feb. 18th 1884 Publisher Reference as to quality of my picture, and my standing in this city. S.G. Wunder ESQ. Chief Clerk Phila Post Office"

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

10 in