
Artifacts
The Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana consists of approximately 12,000 artifacts, statuary, prints, paintings, broadsides, ephemera, photographs, philately, collectibles/miniatures, and numismatics. Materials are housed in 20 map case drawers, 30 cartons, and a variety of loose statuary, prints, and paintings. The collection also includes nearly 100 original manuscripts and the Claude Simmons collection which consists of approximately 12 bankers boxes of Lincoln related materials and scrapbooks. There are also approximately 15,000 books, journals, and pamphlets separated into two collections: the Lincoln Book Collection and the Civil War/Collateral Book Collection.
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Abe Lincoln's Last Card; or, Rouge-et-Noir
Lincoln National Life Foundation and John Tenniel
The print is a reproduction of a political cartoon that originally appeared in the 18 October 1862 edition of Punch, or the London Charivari. In the cartoon, Abraham Lincoln plays cards with a Confederate soldier on a table made from a gun powder barrel. In his proper left hand, he holds up a card bearing a racist, minstrel illustration of an African-American man. The cartoon calls into question whether or not the Emancipation Proclamation was authentic or merely a bluff. The print is organized and stored in a black album with other reproductive prints.
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Writing the Emancipation Proclamation (from Confederate War Etchings)
Lincoln National Life Foundation and Adalbert John Volck
The print is a reproduction of a nineteenth century etching. The satirical piece depicts Abraham Lincoln,who appears to be in cohorts with the devil, drafting the Emancipation Proclamation. The proclamation, which was signed on January 1, 1863, freed all slaves in Confederate states. Also depicted is a portrait of John Brown, a radical abolitionist, hanging on Lincoln's wall. The print is organized and stored in a black album with other reproductive prints.
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A New Baby Down at Tom Lincoln's, H.T. Webster, New York World. February 12, 1925.
Lincoln National Life Foundation and Harold Tucker Webster
The print is a reproduction of a cartoon that was originally published in 1925. In the cartoon, two men passing along a pathway stop to discuss recent news, which includes the birth of Abraham Lincoln. The print is organized and stored in a black binder with other reproductions.
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1978 Calendar distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
1978 Calendar distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The comb-bound calendar features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on its front cover and a collage of various Abraham Lincoln portraits as the open display image.
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1979 Calendar distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
1979 Calendar distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The comb-bound calendar features a collage of campaign paraphernalia from the 1860 election on its front and inside covers.
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1982 Calendar distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
1982 spiral-bound Calendar distributed by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. Its front and inside covers feature a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln layered over an image of a crowd of people. Handling note: The spiral binding is heavily bent and worn.
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Lincoln in Cartoon and Caricature
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
The leaflet contains cartoons related to the political career of Abraham Lincoln that are accompanied by contextual information.
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Photomontage Featuring Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
This poster features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and photomontage of additional photos. This poster was produced by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
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Poster featuring a Photomontage of Abraham Lincoln-related postcards
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
This poster features a compilation of various Abraham Lincoln–related postcards. This poster was published by Lincoln National Life Insurance Company.
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President Lincoln and Son
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
The print is a reproduction of a 19th century engraving featuring Abraham Lincoln browsing a book with his son. The object is accompanied by a protective tissue and folder.
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President Lincoln and Son
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Reproduction of 19th century portrait of Abraham Lincoln and Tad, mounted in a blue folder.
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President Lincoln and Son Protective Folder
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Protective folder for a reproduction of a 19th century engraving featuring Abraham Lincoln browsing a book with his son.
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President Lincoln and Son Protective Tissue
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Protective tissue for a reproduction of a 19th century engraving featuring Abraham Lincoln browsing a book with his son.
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Protective Tissue Sheet
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Protective tissue sheet for repro. portrait of A. Lincoln and Tad. Pub. by Lincoln National Life Insurance Co.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Anthony Berger
Reproduction of Anthony Berger portrait of A. Lincoln [Ref: O-92].
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Lincoln National Reinsurance Coasters
Lincoln National Reinsurance
The set includes six black coasters that feature the Lincoln National Reinsurance logo on the front.
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Lincoln National Reinsurance Leather Coaster
Lincoln National Reinsurance
The leather coaster is a promotional item for Lincoln National Reinsurance. Its front features a right-facing bust silhouette of Abraham Lincoln and text.
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Lincoln National Sales Corporation Drink Coaster
Lincoln National Sales Corporation
The square drink coaster features the logo of the Lincoln National Sales Corporation, which depicts a right-facing profile silhouette of Abraham Lincoln and text.
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The Lincoln Checkerboard Puzzle
Lincoln Publishers
The object is a puzzle created in the likeness of the puzzle Abraham Lincoln completed while serving as storekeeper at New Salem. The item features fourteen pieces that when complete form a perfect checkerboard square. It is accompanied by a solution card.
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The Lincoln Checkerboard Puzzle Solution No. 1
Lincoln Publishers
Solution card for the Lincoln Checkerboard Puzzle.
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1988 Calendar from the Lincoln Savings Bank
Lincoln Saving Bank and Calendar International
1988 staple-bound calendar distributed by the Lincoln Savings Bank. Its front cover features an image of a Harper's Weekly front page, which features an image of the Lincoln Monument in Prospect park. Each month features an image of a Lincoln statue.
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1988 Calender from the Lincoln Savings Bank
Lincoln Saving Bank and Calendar International
1986 staple-bound calendar distributed by the Lincoln Savings Bank. Its front cover features an image of Abraham Lincoln, the colossal statue at the Lincoln Memorial. Each month features a different Lincoln-centric image (e.g., portraits, statues, etc.).
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“Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight”
Vachel Lindsay and Perfection Form Company
This print features a stylized portrait of Abraham Lincoln and text of poem "Abraham Lincoln Walks At Midnight", by Vachel Lindsay.
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Lincoln Funeral Train
Lionel L.L.C.
Lincoln Funeral train set in box. This object includes a 4-4-0 locomotive and Presidential coach car. There are three pieces total. Each of the train set pieces is covered in plastic and comes with a blue ribbon with yellow symbols. created by Lionel L.L.C. (American, 1969-Present)
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Lincoln Funeral Train: Add On 2 Pack
Lionel L.L.C.
Lincoln Funeral train set in box. This object includes two nineteenth century passenger cars and die-cast metal trucks. created by Lionel L.L.C. (American, 1969-Present)