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Collection
Fine Arts Collection
Object ID
2008.033
Date Range
April 2, 1844
Collection
Fine Arts Collection
Description
Bust portrait of Henry Clay in oval frame of stonework and oak leaves. Below drawing: "H. Clay / [next line of script illegible] / Published by Wm B. Lane No 51 Po 3rd St Philadelphia / Entered According to act of Congress in the Eastern District of Penna. April 2nd 1814 by W. B. Lane Printed by N. Quiu
Date Range
April 2, 1844
Year Range From
1844
Year Range To
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 4
Storage Container
Box 0038
People
Clay, Henry
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Drawing
Material
Charcoal, Paper
Object ID
2008.033
Accession Number
2008.033
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Collection
History Collection: Lancaster County Historical Society
Title
Henry Clay Campaign Ribbon
Object ID
2023.001.084
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Collection
History Collection: Lancaster County Historical Society
Title
Henry Clay Campaign Ribbon
Description
White silk "Clay Club" ribbon with printed photos. At top, a dark horse on left and white horse on right of shield with eagle atop and "Virtue, Liberty and Independence" below. "His Country's Friend in the hour of Danger" on a banner held in a bird's beak is pictured above and oval image of "Henry Clay./ Pride of America above and "People's Choice." below. "Protector of American/Industry./ E. and W. Bradford Union/Clay Club."
The ribbon has been hand stitched onto a strip of red fabric with a design of black leafy branches.
* Clay (1777-1852) ran for president in 1824, 1832 and 1844. He was known as the "Great Compromiser."
Year Range From
1824
Year Range To
1844
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
People
Clay, Henry
Object Name
Ribbon, Membership
Length (cm)
20.32
Length (ft)
0.6666666667
Length (in)
8
Width (cm)
7.62
Width (ft)
0.25
Width (in)
3
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-09-29
Condition Notes
Although some weak areas along the grain of this silk ribbon, the fabric backing has given it support.
Small hole in backing fabric near top right on back.
Object ID
2023.001.084
Accession Number
2023.001
Images
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