Anderson-Clay Quilt Top

Object/Artifact

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Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

Name/Title

Anderson-Clay Quilt Top

Entry/Object ID

2005.012.0001

Description

A quilt containing an 1844 campaign banner for the LaGrange Mill Boys used to support Henry Clay. Banner is embroidered with quote: "I had rather be right than be president. H.Clay" at top and "W.W. Anderson aged 7 years" at bottom.

Dimensions

Height

88-3/4 in

Length

89-1/2 in

Material

Cotton solids, chintz, prints, polka dots