Henry Clay. Nominated for Eleventh President of the United States.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

Date1844

MediumLithography; printer's ink on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 5/16 x 8 15/16in. (28.7 x 22.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 x 10in. (35.6 x 25.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

DescriptionA middle-aged man wearing a coat, vest, shirt, and tie is seated at a table. He is smiling. He holds a piece of paper in his left hand. Additional papers are on the table. A column and drapes with a tassel are in the background.

Object number1950.101.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "HENRY CLAY / NOMINATED FOR / Eleventh President of the United States."

On verso, inscribed in purple ink, upper right, "765". Inscribed in pencil: lower left, "Print / Box 6 / #28"; lower right, "CONSV CPC 1987" "Dwr 3" and accession number.NotesSubject Note: Henry Clay (1777-1852) was nominated for President in 1844.

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