Creator |
Whitechurch, Robert, 1814-approximately 1880, engraver. |
Contributor |
Rothermel, Peter Frederick, 1812-1895, artist. |
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John M. Butler and Alfred Long, publisher. |
Title |
The United States Senate A.D. 1850 [graphic] / Drawn by P.F. Rothermel; engraved by R. Whitechurch. |
Publisher |
Philadelphia : John M. Butler and Alfred Long, 84 Chestnut St |
Publisher |
PA. Philadelphia. 1855 |
Date |
[1855] |
Physical Description |
1 print : engraving mounted on paper ; mount 97 x 79 cm (38 x 31 in.) |
Description |
Proof of commemorative print depicting Henry Clay introducing his legislation known as the Compromise of 1850 to the Senate.
The legislation aimed to prevent Southern secession and to address the extension of slavery into the territories. Depicts
Clay, at the center of the Senate floor, standing with his right arm out from his side and addressing his fellow legislators
that surround him, including Vice-President Millard Fillmore seated on a platform as President of the Senate; Daniel Webster,
seated behind him and resting his head in his hand; and John C. Calhoun standing beside the seated Fillmore. The gallery is
filled with white men and women spectators.
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Notes |
Title from item. |
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Date from copyright statement on copy in the collections of the Library of Congress: Entered according to Act of Congress,
in the year 1855, by John M. Butler and Alfred Long, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States in and
for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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Text printed on recto: This engraving from the original picture is respectfully dedicated to the people of the United States
by the publishers.
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Key to engraving in collections of the Library of Congress cites other sitters depicted including Thomas H. Benton, Lewis
Cass, William H. Seward, William L. Dayton, Stephen A. Douglas, and Salmon P. Chase.
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Gift of David Doret, 2002. |
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Description revised 2021. |
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Access points revised 2021. |
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Part of digital collections catalog through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Tom Corbett, Governor, 2013-2014.
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Subject |
Benton, Thomas Hart, 1782-1858 -- Portraits. |
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Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 -- Portraits. |
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Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 -- Portraits. |
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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852 -- Portraits. |
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Dayton, William L. (William Lewis), 1807-1864 -- Portraits. |
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Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861 -- Portraits. |
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Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874 -- Portraits. |
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Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866 -- Portraits. |
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Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872 -- Portraits. |
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Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852 -- Portraits. |
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United States. Congress (31st, 1st session : 1849-1850). Senate. |
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Compromise of 1850. |
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Legislators -- United States -- Portraits. |
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Public speaking -- Washington (D.C.) |
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Slavery -- United States -- Extension to the territories. |
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Spectators -- Washington (D.C.) |
Geographic subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1815-1861. |
Genre |
Commemorative prints -- 1850-1860. |
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Engravings -- 1850-1860. |
Printer |
John M. Butler and Alfred Long, publisher. |
Location |
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| ***GC - Slavery [P.2002.26] |
Accession number |
P.2002.26 |