Engraving

Object/Artifact

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Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

Name/Title

Engraving

Entry/Object ID

2012.001.0008

Description

The engraving features Cassius Clay. Clay is seated and holding the Declaration of Independence. Beneath the portrait are the notes: "From a Dagurreotype by Plumbe" and "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1846 by N. Currier, in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Southern District of New York" and "251 R. Way." Beneath this is the title: "Cassius M. Clay./ of Kentucky,/ The Champion of Kentucky." And below that: "Publ.by N. Currier 2. Spruce St. New..." The engraving is hand-colored and framed.

Dimensions

Height

19-1/4 in

Width

15-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 19.25"X 15.25"

Material

Paper