William H. Harrison - Print, Library of Congress collection
Summary
Print shows a large memorial cross labeled "William H. Harrison" at top and showing a bust portrait of Harrison facing slightly right. Two banners hang from the sides, one showing a fountain and the other a tomb, and each contains text related to Harrison. There is a woman standing on the ground, to the right, pointing toward the cross. Included on the cross, below the portrait, are "His last words", "I wish you to understand the true principles of the government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."
Inscribed in ink on upper right: Deposited June 14th 1841 Simon Whitney propr. See vol. 16. page 150
Inscribed in pencil on bottom: Copyright to be secured.
Forms part of: Popular graphic art print filing series (Library of Congress).
Exhibited: "Drawn from Nature and on Stone" at the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, Massachusetts, October 2017 - March 2018.
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