Engraved broadside invitation to an ill-fated ball, planned to celebrate the election of President Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) in Nashville, Tennessee. The ball was to be held at "Mr. Edmondson's Hotel", also known as the City Hotel, on December 23, 1828. It was cancelled when Jackson's beloved wife, Rachel, passed away suddenly of an apparent heart attack on December 22. The paper invitation, dated Dec. 10, 1828, was printed with the names of several "managers" enclosed within a decorative arch and the image of an American eagle surmounted by stars, with the words "VOX POPULI VOX DEI" at the top; this particular invitation appears to be addressed to "Mrs. Andrew J. Donaldson", likely Emily Donelson, who would go on to assume Rachel Jackson's duties as First Lady in Andrew Jackson's White House. Label en verso for The Veerhof Galleries, Washington, D.C. Housed under glass in a giltwood frame. Sight: 7 3/8" H x 4 7/8" W. Framed: 8 1/2" H x 6" W.

PROVENANCE: By descent from the estate of Stanley Horn, Nashville, Tennessee.

CONDITION: Overall toning, very few scattered minute foxing spots, 1" x 1/2" area of staining, possibly handling wear, top left. Approx. 1" tear to fold line, top right. Not examined outside of frame.