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The United States Senate, A. D. 1850.

  • ARTIST: P. Rothermel

  • PUBLISHER: Published John M. Butler & Alfred Long, Philadelphia, Pa.

  • MEDIUM: Line and stipple engraving.

    DATE: 1855.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 27 3/16 x 33 3/4" (69.2 x 85.8 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Subtitled: "This Engraving from the Original Picture is respectfully dedicated to the People of the United States by the Publishers". Drawn by P. F. Rothermel. Engraved by E. Whitechurch. Printed by J. M. Butler. Henry Clay stands front and center in this dramatic composition. The scene is of the Great Debates of 1850 whereby Clay combined his great statesmanship with that of Daniel Webster and John Calhoun in order to preserve the Union of the United States of America.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition.

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