Political
Portrait Engraving of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States, by O. Pelton and D. Kimberly, Published by Charles A. Wakefield, Boston 1841
1841-Dated, Engraving of William Henry Harrison, 9th President of the United States, by O. Pelton and D. Kimberly, after the painting by A.G. Hoit in 1840, Published by Charles A. Wakefield, Boston, Very Fine.
A rare very impressive Engraved half-length Portrait of William Henry Harrison wearing a dark suit. This large historic print measures an overall size of about 18.5" x 15.25". Atop the portrait are vignettes of the Battle at Tippecanoe and the Battle of the Thames. At the bottom is a scene of Harrison's house in North Bend, Ohio. The side borders depict flags and armor. The bottom margin features a printed facsimile of Harrison's signature. Wreaths in the bottom corners show the Capitol and the White House. The text at the bottom reads;
"William Henry Harrison. Ninth President of the United States. Born Feb. 9th 1773. Inaugurated March 4th. Died April 4th 1841. His last words: "I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."
Uniform light toning, some marginal dampstains and light soiling, most of which would be covered with a proper mat and framing. See: This same Engraving in the collection of the Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/resource/pga.08490/