Henry Clay Collection

Satire on Cass' Democrats, 1848
1576698 Satire on Cass' Democrats, 1848; (add.info.: Cass & his cabinet in 1849' The satire imputes to the Democrats of 1848, led by candidate Lewis Cass)

Whig fantasy on the supposed outcome of the 1844 election, 1844
1576677 Whig fantasy on the supposed outcome of the 1844 election, 1844; (add.info.: A peep at the future' A Whig fantasy on the supposed outcome of the 1844 election)

The United States Senate, 1855
1574954 The United States Senate, 1855; (add.info.: The United States Senate. Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Old Senate Chamber)

James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States, 1846
1576638 James K. Polk, 11th President of the United States, 1846; (add.info.: James K. Polk (1795-1849) 11th president of the United States

Satire on the reverse impact of Binns' anti-Jackson campaign, 1828
1576420 Satire on the reverse impact of Binns' anti-Jackson campaign, 1828; (add.info.: The pedlar and his pack or The desperate effort)

Henry Clay, Senator from Kentucky, 1840. Creator: Charles Fenderich
Henry Clay, Senator from Kentucky, 1840

Henry Clay, Modeled 1858. Creator: Thomas Ball
Henry Clay, Modeled 1858

Henry Clay Monument, Richmond, Va. c1905. Creator: Unknown
Henry Clay Monument, Richmond, Va. c1905

Signatures, Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Signatures, Treaty of Ghent, December 24
Signatures, Treaty of Ghent, December 24, 1814. Twenty fourth day of December one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. Gambier; Henry Goulburn; William Adams; John Quincy Adams; J. A. Bayard; H

Figurehead: "Henry Clay", 1935/1942. Creator: Mina Lowry. Figurehead: "Henry Clay", 1935/1942
Figurehead: "Henry Clay", 1935/1942

Henry Clay, c. 1840. Creator: Charles Wesley Jarvis
Henry Clay, c. 1840

Portraits of American Statesmen: Henry Clay (litho)
5990285 Portraits of American Statesmen: Henry Clay (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Clay)

Andrew Jackson, Daniel Webster and Henry Clay, American Politicians
Portraits of Andrew Jackson, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, on steel for the Eclectic by John Sartain and published by Eclectic Magazine (April 1859)

12c Henry Clay special printing single, 1875. Creator: Continental Bank Note Company
12c Henry Clay special printing single, 1875. Unused; special printing of 1873 issue; In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at

12c Henry Clay single, 1870. Creator: National Bank Note Company
12c Henry Clay single, 1870

15c Henry Clay proof plate block of four, February 22, 1890. Top margin block of 4 15-cent stamps; plate 22; imperforate

15c Henry Clay block of fifty, February 22, 1890. Creator: American Bank Note Company
15c Henry Clay block of fifty, February 22, 1890. Right margin block of 50 15-cent stamps

12c Henry Clay Treasury Department single, 1873. Creator: Unknown
12c Henry Clay Treasury Department single, 1873

Bust of Henry Clay, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Elisabeth Fulda
Bust of Henry Clay, 1935/1942

All Fours or Old Sludge, political cartoon depicting president Martin Van Buren
AQS254880 All Fours or Old Sludge, political cartoon depicting president Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) playing cards against William Henry Harrison (1773-1841) amidst other statesmen and politicians

Henry Clay (engraving)
6025682 Henry Clay (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Clay. Illustration for National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans by Evert A Duyckinck)

The late Henry Clay (engraving)
1618259 The late Henry Clay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Henry Clay. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 July 1852)

The American Presidency (engraving)
1625219 The American Presidency (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Presidency. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 November 1844)

Henry Clay (engraving)
672235 Henry Clay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Clay. Illustration for Harpers Pictorial History of the Civil War (McDonnell Bros, 1886)

John C Calhoun, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster (engraving)
2816975 John C Calhoun, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John C Calhoun, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster)

Henry Clay (b / w photo)
6003986 Henry Clay (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Clay)

Henry Clay (engraving)
812349 Henry Clay (engraving) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Clay, Peace Negotiations at Ghent. A 19th century engraving by W. J)

Henry Clay, 1842 or 1848. Creator: Chester Harding
Henry Clay, 1842 or 1848

Henry Clay, 1821. Creator: Charles Bird King
Henry Clay, 1821

Balloting for president, 1844. Creator: Smyth
Balloting for president, 1844. Presidential elections in the USA. " The ballot-boxes were placed on a long table, at which half a dozen of the inspectors or canvassers of voters were seated

Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Exterior of a polling booth, New York, 1844. Voters in the US presidential election between James Knox Polk and Henry Clay, at...one of the polling-places, which, heretofore

Henry Clay, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888. 1888
Henry Clay, from the series Great Americans (N76) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Same Old Coon (Henry Clay), from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

Henry Clay, ca. 1845. Creator: Savinien Edme Dubourjal
Henry Clay, ca. 1845

Henry Clay, ca. 1840. Creator: Oliver Frazer
Henry Clay, ca. 1840

Henry Clay, 1843. Creator: Theodore Sydney Moise
Henry Clay, 1843

Henry Clay, American statesman, 1850 (1955). Clay (1777-1852) was Secretary of State in the administration of John Quincy Adams, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency three times

Henry Clay, American statesman, (c1880). Clay (1777-1852) was Secretary of State in the administration of John Quincy Adams, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency three times

Henry Clay, leading American statesman and orator, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Henry Clay, leading American statesman and orator, (early 20th century). Clay (1777-1852) was secretary of state under John Quincy Adams

Henry Clay 1843 William Sartain American 1843-1924
Henry Clay, 1843. William Sartain (American, 1843-1924). Mezzotint with line engraving

PUSA2A-00128
Henry Clay as a young man. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century portrait

Old Coon Henry Clay Comic Natural History Human Race
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Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Senate
Vintage American history print featuring Senator Henry Clay speaking about the Compromise of 1850 in the Senate

For president, Henry Clay. For vice president, Theodore Frelinghuysen; Whaites, Edward P.; [New York] : Sold by E[dward] P. Whaites, 1 Cortland St. N.Y

PUSA2A-00009
Henry Clay. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century portrait

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Henry Clay, a prominent figure in American politics during the 19th century, is best remembered for his role in the Compromise of 1850 debate in the US Senate. This lithograph portrait captures his dignified presence as one of America's esteemed statesmen. Alongside Andrew Jackson and Daniel Webster, Clay stood tall as an influential American politician. The Continental Bank Note Company immortalized Henry Clay with a special printing single stamp in 1875, showcasing his enduring legacy. The National Bank Note Company followed suit with their own rendition of a single stamp featuring Clay in 1870. These stamps serve as a testament to his lasting impact on the nation. In February 1890, the American Bank Note Company produced a block of fifty stamps depicting Henry Clay while also releasing a proof plate block of four stamps on February 22nd that same year. These collectibles symbolize how deeply ingrained he was within American history. Even after his passing, Henry Clay's influence continued to be recognized and celebrated. The Treasury Department issued a single stamp bearing his image in 1873, although its creator remains unknown. Additionally, Elisabeth Fulda crafted an exquisite bust of him between 1935 and 1942—a timeless tribute to this remarkable statesman. Political cartoons like "All Fours or Old Sludge, " which depicted President Martin Van Buren alongside Henry Clay himself, showcased their contrasting political ideologies during their time. Such illustrations highlight how pivotal figures like Clay shaped national discourse through their debates and actions. Engravings further solidify Henry Clay's place among America's most revered politicians—his likeness captured for generations to come. From these depictions emerges not just an individual but also an embodiment of compromise and leadership that defined an era. Henry Clay will forever be remembered for his instrumental role in shaping America's history through passionate debates such as those surrounding the Compromise of 1850—an indelible mark left by a statesman who dedicated his life to the service of his country.