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Executive Marcy and the Bambers

Description

Abstract:
Color lithograph cartoon by Robinson (after Clay); Governor of New York, William L. Marcy, in uniform enthroned in center with his foot on the U.S. Constitution, handing a warrant to a sheriff at left for the arrest of two Irish citizens in chains on the right, John Bamber Sr. and James Bamber, accused of killing an Irish constable; Richard Riker, Recorder of the City of New York holds a “Writ of Habeas Corpus”.
Notes:
Oblong folio, matted; margins intact; very yellowed; repaired tear.
N.Y., Old Print Shop, 1953.

Access Conditions

Rights
No Copyright - United States
Restrictions on Use
Collection is open for research.

Citation

Clay, Edward Williams, "Executive Marcy and the Bambers" (1838). Prints, Drawings and Watercolors from the Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:233900/

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