Henry Clay

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Name/Title

Henry Clay

Entry/Object ID

2011.007.0001

Description

An elliptical miniature on ivory in gold frame of Henry Clay. Image is watercolor and is a bust of Henry Clay. Clay is facing left and wearing a black coat, white shirt, and white crevat. Clay is quite youthful in appearance and has white, curly, wild hair and long thick sideburns. The miniature is in a plain rose gold frame with a loop at the top for suspension as a pendant or from a hook for display. The miniature resides in a specially made red leather case with hook and latch closure. The ivory on which the miniature is painted is backed with a piece of a playing card (a club).

Dimensions

Width

2-1/2 in

Length

3-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Dimensions above are dimensions of the gold frame. Actual miniature is 2" x 2.5". Frame Size: 3.25 inches Image Size: 2.5 inches

Accessories

Notes

Frame: Rose gold with loop at top.

Material

Ivory, Leather, Gold, Cardstock, Watercolor