Engraving

Art

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Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

Name/Title

Engraving

Entry/Object ID

2012.001.0009

Description

Engraving is titled: "Grand National Democratic Banner." Features portraits Polk and Dallas. Over Polk's head is the legend: "Polk, the Young Hickory," over Dallas: "Dallas and Victory." Under their portaits, banners read: "The People's Candidates for President and Vice-President." Under the banner are the notes: "Entered According to the Act of Congress in the year 1844, by N. Currier in the Clerk's Office of the dist Court of the Southn. dist. of New York." Beneath the title: "Grand National Democratic Banner." is the slogan: "Press Onward." and beneath that: "Lith & Pub. by N. Currier 2 Spruce St. N.Y." Engraving is hand colored and framed.

Dimensions

Height

19-1/2 in

Width

15-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 19.5" X 15.5"