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Clay & Frelinghuysen - Grand Nation Whig Banner Jugate

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Political Memorabilia Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 350.00 USD
Clay & Frelinghuysen - Grand Nation Whig Banner Jugate
Hand-colored lithograph published by Nathaniel Currier in 1844, titled "Grand National Whig Banner. 'Onward.'" It depicts the Whig candidates Henry Clay and Theodore Frelinghuysen and exclaims "Justice to Harry of the West."[12-1/4" H x 8-1/4" W on larger sheet]. Toning and water stains. Margin defects include matte burn, soiling, and stains. Tipped to mount at extreme edges with masking tape at corners and sides. Accompanied by a lithograph depicting Henry Clay in a waist-length 3/4 profile pose. Imprinted "Lith & Pub by N. Currier, 2 Spruce St. N.Y." [11 3/4" H x 9 1/8" W on larger sheet]. Toning, fading, surface abrasions, vertical tear through center of portrait, holes, diagonal tear at top right, glued down to brown paper support, poor condition. Two items total.