The United States Senate, A.D. 1850.

Art

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Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

Name/Title

The United States Senate, A.D. 1850.

Entry/Object ID

2000.156

Description

Steel engraving portraying Henry Clay addressing the senate. Titled: "The United States Senate, A.D. 1850." Above: "This engraving from the original picture is respectfully dedicated to the people of the United States by the Publishers." In script above block letters: "John M. Butler and Alfred Long, 84 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa." Bottom left corner is printed: "Drawn by P.F. Rothermel / Proof." Bottom right corner is printed: "Engraved by R. Whitechurch / printed by J.M. Butler." At bottom center in fine print: "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1855, by John M. Butler and Alfred Long in the clerk's office of the District Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania." In narrow gilded frame.

Dimensions

Height

30-1/4 in

Width

37-5/8 in