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Rothermel “The United States Senate, A.D. 1850” Henry Clay Compromise Engraving

About the Item

Peter F. Rothermel (American, 1817-1895) A steel engraving depicting the United States Senate and Henry Clay’s Compromise of 1850. Published in Philadelphia in 1855 by John M. Butler and Alfred Long and engraved by R. Whitechurch. With period aquatint and in period gilt American spotted cove frame with applied ornament and original glazing. sight: 33 ½ by 27 inches frame: 41 ¼ by 35 inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    American Classical (In the Style Of)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1855
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Very good with spotting and foxing. Wear and losses to frame.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288236623352
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