American Art Cup Plate Inscribed: HENRY CLAY Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America1831-51 Made by Boston and Sandwich Glass Company, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 1825 - 1888 Glass Currently not on view F1929-6-427b The Sallie Crozer Hilprecht Collection, 1929 |
LabelHenry Clay (1777-1852) was an American statesman who served in both houses of Congress and made five unsuccessful bids for the presidency. He is known as the “Great Compromiser” for his efforts to unite the North and South before the Civil War. |
