Ribbon promoting Henry Clay for president, 1844. Printed silk.
Center, portrait of Clay in three-quarter profile within oval frame, flanked by flags and militaria, legend above, HENRY CLAY./ PRIDE OF AMERICA., below, PEOPLE'S CHOICE. Above, an eagle perched on a crag with streamer in beak inscribed, HIS COUNTRY'S FRIEND IN THE HOUR OF DANGER, beneath seal of Pennsylvania. Below, figure of seated Liberty at seashore with ship on the water, enclosed by the legend, PROTECTOR OF AMERICAN INDUSTRY. Gutter, in fine italics, "For Sale at National Reading Room Philada."
Choice example of this desirable ribbon for the great Kentucky statesman.