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

1988.184 A

Description

Steel engraving portraying Henry Clay with arm outstretched addressing the senate. In fine print below image, "Drawn by P.F. Rothermel -- Published by Wm. Smith, Print Seller, entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1855, by John M. Butler and Alfred Long, in the Clerk's Office of the Disrrict Court of the United States in and for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 702 South 3rd St. Philadelphia -- Engraved by R. Whitechurch." 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." Framed in large gold frame with beading around inner edge.

Dimensions

Height

40-7/8 in

Width

47 in

Depth

1-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Print: 33"h x 39.875"w