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1848 HENRY CLAY Presidential Campaign Plaque

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Original "Henry Clay" Presidential Campaign Wall Plaque

1848, Henry Clay Presidential Campaign, Portrait Hanging Wall Plaque, Published by E. Anthony, NY, Choice Very Fine.
This very rare and original Henry Clay 1848 Campaign Hanging Wall Plaque measures 4.75" x 5.75", with its original wire loop at top for suspension, as produced by Edward Anthony of New York. This is the same Anthony who later went on to partner with Matthew Brady in the production of photo Cartes-de-Visite during the Civil War Era. This plaque has an ornately detailed Portrait Engraving surrounded by a reverse-on-glass painted decorative "frame," with its full, original paper label still adhered onto the reverse. This is an exceptional quality example as these are usually seen with often severe flaking on the painted border. There are a few very minor light moisture spots on the forehead that do not detract. The single Finest quality example we have encountered.

Henry Clay was a Presidential hopeful for the last time in 1848, and these items are clearly political, as Cass, Butler, and Taylor versions have also been seen.

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