Passport

Name/Title

Passport

Entry/Object ID

1988.751

Description

April 27, 1860 passport to Henry Clay aged 26 years. Bound in black leather with "Henry Clay." and an eagle beneath it embossed in gold on the front flap. "Passport" is embossed in gold letters on the flap strap. Inside has folded linen [?] paper document adhered to case with description of bearer and gilded pages with stamps from various countries. Printed in gold on the inside lip, "J. Lee 440, West Strand London."

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

3-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Actual paper document measures 15.25"h * 10.5"w

Material

Leather, Paper