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  Ulysses Simpson Grant

  Irvin McDowell

  Card with portrait of Gen. U.S. Grant, USA, plus career information on reverse. Card #40 of a set of 50.

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  Image of a Steamboat on the Mississippi River near St. Paul

  McLeish and Cressey

  The stereograph features a black and white image of a steamboat sitting on the Mississippi River. To its proper right, trains are pictured on various train tracks. The image is mounted to a salmon-colored card with rounded edges.

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  From a Photograph of Lincoln Taken in 1864 and Presented by Him to Hannibal Hamlin

  McMillan Company

  This artifact was likely removed from Norman Hapgood's Abraham Lincoln: The Man of the People. The center of the image is a oval shaped profile of President Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is facing the right. He is in a suit with a black bow tie.

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  An Adverisement for Let’s Talk of Lincoln by R. Gerald McMurtry

  R. Gerald McMurtry

  Announcement of the book Let’s Talk of Lincoln by R. Gerald McMurtry. This announcement was produced February 1939. The front of the announcement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.

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  1856 Folder

  Rand McNally

  The object is a white folder that contains information about the year 1856 in the context of Abraham Lincoln's life. It, along with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, was distributed in honor of Rand McNally's 100th anniversary.

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  Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

  Rand McNally

  The object is a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln from the chest up. It is enclosed in a white folder that contains information about the year 1856 in the context of Abraham Lincoln's life. It was distributed in honor of Rand McNally's 100th anniversary.

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  Reproduction Photograph of Abraham Lincoln Bust Portrait

  Rand McNally and Alexander Hesler

  The object (5252A) is a reproduction of a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln, taken by Alexander Hesler in 1860.[Ref: O-27.] It is enclosed in a decorative folder (5252B), which includes text and illustrations.

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  A. Lincoln

  J. C. McRae and Virtue, Yorston and Co. Publishers

  The engraving features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln surrounded by a decorative oval border. At the top of the border sits a stack of papers, which include the Constitution. Beneath the portrait is a smaller image of Lincoln's cabinet council. The work features hues of yellow, green, blue, black, white, and brown. The engraving possibly is a reversed variant of C.S. German photo.

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  Lincoln Home National Historic Site Pin

  Frank McShane and Eastern National

  At the pin's front, a color illustration of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site is featured. It is accompanied by documentary information.

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  Alice Freeman Palmer Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)

  Thomas Lo Medico, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans

  The medal's obverse design depicts a portrait of Alice Freeman Palmer from the waist up and holding a book. Palmer was an advocate of female education and founder of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae, which later became the American Association of University Women. On the medal's reverse, female figures are depicted in various roles. These figures include: a woman with a child on her lap, a woman playing a flute, a woman a girl holding books, and a female scientist working in a lab.

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  Patrick Henry Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)

  Thomas Lo Medico, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans

  The medal's obverse design features a portrait of Patrick Henry, an American orator and attorney who famously proclaimed, "Give me liberty or give me death!" Henry's proper right hand is raised and his index finger is extended. He wears a set of glasses on his forehead. On the medal's reverse, Henry is shown on horseback. A group of five soldiers holding various weapons stand in front of him.

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  The Battle of Bull Run

  Philip Meeder

  Nineteenth century print; ""The Battle of Bull Run."" In the foreground of the image, there are two mounted calvary officers along with several wounded soldiers. One solider is depicted as struggling to maintain control of a horse. In the center of the image, there are several soldiers standing in a long line, preparing to discharge weapons. In the background, there is an opposing army.

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  THE JOINT HIGH COMMISSION

  Philip Meeder

  Steel engraving: ""The Joint High Commission."" In the foreground of this image, there is a large circular shaped table with ladies sitting in chairs. In the center of the image, there is a smaller circular table with six men sitting at it. In the background, there is a box with several men watching the center of the room. The image is situated within an ornately decorated room, complete with portraits, large curtains and a podium.

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  Booker T. Washington Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)

  Ralph J. Menconi, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans

  The medal's obverse design features a bust portrait of Booker T. Washington, an American educator, author, orator, and advisor to presidents of the United States. The reverse design features two African-American men wearing nothing but pants. One stands while the other sits on a stack of books. A series of small buildings are pictured to the men's proper lower right while a larger building is pictured at their proper upper left. The men look to their proper right.

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  Robert Fulton Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)

  Ralph J. Menconi, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans

  The medal's obverse design features a forward-facing bust image of Robert Fulton, an American engineer who developed a commercially successful steamboat, The North River Steamboat of Clermonts. The reverse design depicts a riverboat sailing on water in the scene's background as eight figures wave in the foreground.

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  Abraham Lincoln portrait from April 17th 1863

  Thomas Le Mere

  Copy of standing portrait of A. Lincoln by Thomas Le Mere. Ref: O-69. Abraham Lincoln is shown standing with his hand on a railing. Abraham Lincoln faces the right side of the page. There is a chair in the background. photography by Thomas Le Mere from the Mathew Brady Studio, (American, active 1844 - 1894)

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  Standing Portrait of E. E. Ellsworth

  Frederick Hill Meserve

  The CDV features a standing portrait of E. E. Ellsworth, the Union's first casualty of the American Civil War. In the portrait, Ellsworth stands resting his proper left hand on his sword. He is dressed in uniform.

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  Reproduction of John Brown, 1939

  Metropolitan Museum of Art and John Steuart Curry

  The black and white photo is a reproduction of John Brown, a painting by John Steuart Curry, 1939. The object served as a publicity photo for the exhibit American Painting: 1930-1940 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. See 4581B for related press release.

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  Gideon Welles

  Metropolitan Publishing and Engraving Company

  The engraving features a bust-length portrait of Gideon Welles, secretary of the Navy from 1861-1869.

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  Portriat of Gideon Welles

  Metropolitan Publishing & Engraving Company and New Hat Frame Company

  The engraving features a bust-length portrait of Gideon Welles, secretary of the Navy from 1861-1869.

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  23rd Regt. N. Y. National Guard Red Cross Automobile Ambulance, Inaugural Parade, Washington, D. C.

  Metropolitan Syndicate Press

  The stereograph features a black and white image of a parade celebrating the inaugural ride of an automobile ambulance. Masses of people are pictured lining the streets in each direction. The image is printed on a green-colored card with rounded corners.

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  Abraham Lincoln (Président des Etats-Unis)

  Emile Pierre Metzmacher, Alexander Gardiner, M. Knoedler and Co., and Goupil and Cie

  The engraving depicts a half-bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln based on a portrait photographed by Alexander Gardiner (Possibly Ostendorf-51). The engraving is enclosed in a brown frame that features floral-like decorative carvings.

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  Billie Herndon's Study

  James E. Meyers

  The object is a mounted black and white photograph of Billy Herndon's study.

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  Lincoln at Cleveland 2015 Coalition Black Ribbon with Medal

  Military Order of the Loyal Legion Ohio Command ery

  The ribbon and medal combination commemorates a recreation of the Abraham Lincoln funeral procession that took place in Cleveland, Ohio in recognition of the procession's 150th anniversary on 26 April 2015. The ribbon is black in color and features a silver medal. At the medal's obverse, a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln is depicted. On the reverse, A canon, drum, flags, rifles, and ammunition are shown. It is also accompanied by two ribbons (7105.1 and 7105.2) and documentary information.

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  Lincoln at Cleveland 2015 Coalition Black Ribbon with Penny

  Military Order of the Loyal Legion Ohio Command ery

  The ribbon commemorates a recreation of the Abraham Lincoln funeral procession that took place in Cleveland, Ohio in recognition of the procession's 150th anniversary on 26 April 2015. The ribbon is black in color and features a 2015 Lincoln cent. It is also accompanied by a second ribbon (7105.1), medal (7105.3), and documentary information.