Colored lithograph from Kelloggs & Comstock titled "Death of James Knox Polk: President of the United States from 1845 to 1849

Description:

Colored lithograph from Kelloggs & Comstock titled "Death of James Knox Polk: President of the United States from 1845 to 1849." The drawing depicts President Polk lying on his deathbed, with two women and three men standing at his bedside. A cloth covered table is visible beside the bed. The text underneath the lower left border of the drawing reads "Kelloggs & Comstock 150 Fulton St. N.Y. & 136 Main St. Hartford Conn." The text underneath the lower right border of the drawing reads "D. Needham 12 Exchange St. Buffalo."

Date Issued:

1849-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Government

Subject Topic:

Kelloggs & Comstock and Presidents

Subject Name:

Polk, James Knox

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/93DB7B78-3F2C-4AB9-857B-818127176590