The National union
Title |
The National union |
Description |
Features a color engraving of the U.S. Capitol; two men on horseback look at the building from afar. An oval gold chain, in which each state is represented by a link, is superimposed on an arch with gray Doric columns. Above capitol: "In Union's Chain, within its Spell, Freedom, and peace and safety dwell." Includes facsimile message and signature of Henry Clay, to whom the piece is dedicated. |
Historical note |
Song celebrates Clay's work to preserve the Union after difficulties of passing the Compromise of 1850. Words and music by Charles Collins, Jr. |
Date |
1851 |
Creator |
T. Sinclair's Lith. |
Place |
Washington (D.C.) |
Publisher |
Lee & Walker |
Place of publication |
Philadelphia (Pa.) |
Collection name |
Kenneth D. Rose Sheet Music Collection |
Accession number |
2005-084 |
Education Tags |
4.67 8.67 Compromise of 1850 Growth of the Republic |
Subjects |
Sheet music covers Flags Horses Patriotism Eagles Capitols |
Owning Institution |
Tennessee State Library and Archives |
ID# |
32971 |
Digital Type |
Still Image |
Digital format |
Image/jp2 |
Media Type |
Drawings |
Copyright |
No copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Ordering Information |
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Dimensions |
11" x 14" |
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