"THE UNITED STATES SENATE, A.D. 1850" HISTORICAL STEEL ENGRAVING, depicting Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Old Senate Chamber, also seen are John C. Calhoun, Daniel Webster, Stephen Douglas, and many others. Drawn by P.F. Rothermel, engraved by R. Whitechurch. Housed in period gilt frame with mat covering margins. Circa 1855. 34" x 27" sight, 34 1/4" x 42 1/4" OA.
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Deaccessioned by the Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA to benefit collections care, preservation, and future acquisitions.

Good visual condition, heavy toning to paper, and some repaired tears and other moderate damage visible. Not examined out of frame.