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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Engraved Portrait of General George Meade
L. Prang and Co.
The CDV-sized engraving features bust portrait of General George Meade, famous for defeating General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg. In the portrait, Meade is pictured in his Union Army uniform. He faces slightly toward his proper right.
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Jeff. Davis Boast Fullfilled
L. Prang and Co.
The CDV-sized cartoon depicts three women fitting Jefferson Davis in a dress. Davis stands wearing a hoop skirt and holds a knife in his proper right hand.
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Kearsarge Sinking the Alabama, June 19, 1864
L. Prang and Co.
Color bookplate from unidentified volume: ""Kearsarge sinking the Alabama..."" Copyright 1887, by L. Prang & Co., Boston. After a painting by J.O. Davidson. Depiction of a naval battle during the American Civil War. Soliders wearing blue uniforms are decpicted preparing a cannon for fire. In the background, there are a depiction of a sinking ship.
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Mrs. S. A. Douglass
L. Prang and Co.
Lithograph featuring a vignette portrait of Adele Cutts Douglas Williams, wife of Stephen A. Douglas.
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Portrait of James Murray Mason
L. Prang and Co.
The CDV-sized lithograph features an oval portrait of James Murray Mason, Commissioner of the Confederacy to the United Kingdom. Mason was on of the two Confederate diplomats captured on a British ship during the Trent Affair.
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Stephen A. Douglass.
L. Prang and Co.
Lithograph of an oval portrait of Stephen A. Douglas, a lawyer and politician from Illinois.
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The Last of the Chevaliers
L. Prang and Co.
The lithograph carte de visite depicts Jefferson Davis in woman's clothing holding a knife. A anonymous hand holds a gun, which is pointed at Davis. The image is printed on a white paper card with black ink.
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Abraham Lincoln Engraving
L. Prang and Co. and Anthony Berger
CDV-size engraving, vignette portrait of Abraham Lincoln inspired by Anthony Berger's 9 February 1864 photograph of Lincoln. (Ref: O-91).
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Abraham Lincoln and His Son Thad
L. Prang & Company, Anthony Berger, and Three B’s
This print features a reproduction lithograph entitled "Abraham Lincoln And His Son Thad." This lithograph was influenced by an earlier photograph by Anthony Berger.
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Photograph of Memorial Fan, ca. 1866
August Edouard Luce
The color Polaroid features an image of a front view of a memorial fan honoring Abraham Lincoln. The fan depicted is fabricated from paper, wood, and tin with gold wash. A silk tassel attached to handle.
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Photograph of Memorial Fan, ca. 1866
August Edouard Luce
The color Polaroid features the back view of a memorial fan. The fan depicts the Abraham Lincoln assassination and Civil War scenes, as well as portraits of European queens. The fan is fabricated from paper, wood, and tin with gold wash and features a silk tassel attached to its handle.
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Abraham Lincoln 16th President Pin
L. W. Bristol Classics
Gold and black-hued pin depicting a profile image of Abraham Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Pin
L. W. Bristol Classics
Pin commemorating the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. It depicts a bust image of Lincoln from the shoulders up.
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Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Pin
L. W. Bristol Classics
Pin commemorating the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth. It depicts a color profile image of Abraham Lincoln against an illustration of the state of Kentucky.
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Gettysburg Address Pin
L. W. Bristol Classics
Pin commemorating the Gettysburg Address. It depicts a color profile image of Abraham Lincoln against an illustration of a document.
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Ulysses S. Grant Pin
L. W. Bristol Classics
Pin honoring Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant. It depicts a bust image of Grant from the shoulders up.
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Ulysses S. Grant Pin
L. W. Bristol Classics
Pin honoring Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant. It depicts a bust image of Grant from the shoulders up.
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Honest is the best policy anytime after April 15th.
Doug MacGregor
Newspaper cartoon by MacGregor from Norwich Bulletin, Feb. 12, 1982. Depicts A. Lincoln, etc., and pertains to income tax.
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The New York Times Book Review Cartoon
Mack
Photographic reproduction of cartoon depicting Carl Sandburg, Norman Rockwell, and 2 others reading New York Times book review.
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MARYLAND HEIGHTS: SIEGE OF HARPERS FERRY.
William MacLeod; Harpers Ferry Historical Association; and Museum Press, Inc.
Color print; ""Maryland Heights: Siege of Harpers Ferry. 1863."" Repro. of a painting by William MacLeod. Pub. by Harpers Ferry Historical Assn. This is a bucolic scene with Union soldiers looking over from a mountain. There is a large river in the center of the image. Beyond the river, there is a depiction of a town.
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The American Christmas Heritage Collection: Christmas Eve at the Lincoln Memorial
Christopher Magadini and Bing and Grøndahl
The limited-edition ornamental plate features a blue design on white that depicts seven individuals walking up the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. It is enclosed in its original packaging.
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The Battle of Cedar Creek, October 19th, 1864.
J. Magee
The broadside contains a thirteen-verse song and chorus about General Philip Sheridan's defeat over General Jubal Early's Confederate Army at the Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia. The battle took place on 19 October 1864. The broadside also features illustrations of American flags in the upper two corners as well as a red and blue border around the edge of the object.
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Death Bed of Abraham Lincoln. Died April 15th 1865.
J. L. Magee
Lithograph depicting Abraham Lincoln on his deathbed surrounded by his family,cabinet members, and others. The image is surrounded by a black memorial drape.
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The Martyr of Freedom
Charles Magnus
The albumen print depicts a black and white portrait image of Abraham Lincoln. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative border that features a shield at the top and facsimile signature at the bottom. At the top of the border, an eagle is perched along with two intersecting American flags. Additional text and copyright information can be found at the print's bottom. The image is mounted on a cream-colored paper card.
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Photograph of Old Meeting House, Hingham Massachusetts
D. C. Mahoney
Copy photo; Old Meeting House in Hingham, Mass (also known as the Old Ship Church or First Parish).