Card, Mourning

Name/Title

Card, Mourning

Entry/Object ID

2001.116

Description

Rectangular, glossy, white card with small wooden cross adhered to it in the center. The cross is enclosed inside a decorative, gold-embossed rectangle, which is enclosed inside a larger, plain gold-embossed rectangle. Above the cross inside the larger rectangle in gold: "In Memory / OF," and continues at bottom, "H. Clay. / Born April 12, 1777. / Died June 29, 1852. Card is framed in a plain, gold frame. On the backboard of the frame is a fragile piece of paper enclosed in a plastic adhesive sleeve with writing on it: "Compliments of / James Harp-- / July 6, 1864."

Dimensions

Height

5-1/2 in

Width

4-1/4 in

Depth

7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Card measures 4.875"h * 3.375"w.

Material

Paper, Wood