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Home > Archives and Special Collections > Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana > Artifacts

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana
 

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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  • Lincoln at Cleveland 2015 Coalition Ribbon by Military Order of the Loyal Legion Ohio Command ery

    Lincoln at Cleveland 2015 Coalition Ribbon

    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 white in color and features a black bust portrait of Lincoln and black text. It is also accompanied by a second ribbon (7105.2), medal (7105.3), and documentary information.

  • Rip Van Winkle Returned by Miller and Best

    Rip Van Winkle Returned

    Miller and Best

    The stereograph features a black and white image of John Rogers statue, Rip Van Winkle Returned. The statue features a bearded man standing with his hand to his head. A bear climbs a rock to his side. The images is mounted on a yellow card with rounded corners. The card's reverse features additional publication information as well as an advertisement for textiles and paper hangings.

  • Abe Lincoln's Historic Illinois Collector's Ornament by Fred V. Mills

    Abe Lincoln's Historic Illinois Collector's Ornament

    Fred V. Mills

    The Christmas ornament features a reproduction of a watercolor of New Salem's Old State Capitol. On each side of the ornament, columns frame the artwork.

  • American Heritage Picture and History Cards: Steam Boats 1788-1957 by Milton Bradley Company

    American Heritage Picture and History Cards: Steam Boats 1788-1957

    Milton Bradley Company

    A boxed set of forty collecting cards depicting steamboats from the year 1788 to 1957. The set is enclosed in a decorative box and includes a promotional leaflet.

  • Lincoln and Tad by Frederic Mizen and Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    Lincoln and Tad

    Frederic Mizen and Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

    In the work, President Abraham Lincoln is depicted seated in a rocking chair reading a book to his son, Tad. Tad appears over Lincoln's proper-left shoulder as Lincoln supports a book in his hands on top of a crossed lap. Fall foliage appears in the print's upper-right and lower-left corners. The front facade of a white building is pictured in the print's background.

  • Military Parade in Washington, D.C. following Operation Desert Storm by and rea Mohin

    Military Parade in Washington, D.C. following Operation Desert Storm

    and rea Mohin

    The black and white photo depicts a military parade held in Washington, D. C., following Operation Desert Storm. The Lincoln Memorial is can be seen in the background.

  • Abraham Lincoln. President of the United States. Assassinated April 14, 1865. by William Momberger, John Chester Buttre, and Anthony Berger

    Abraham Lincoln. President of the United States. Assassinated April 14, 1865.

    William Momberger, John Chester Buttre, and Anthony Berger

    Engraved bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln based on a photograph from Brady's National Portrait Gallery taken by Anthony Berger on 9 February 1864. In the portrait, Lincoln is seated with his body turned slightly to his proper left. Surrounding his portrait is a decorative border designed by William Momberger that features several vignette images. This portrait was originally published in 1864, but was rereleased in 1865 to pay tribute to the martyred President.

  • New Bern by William Momberger and J. C. McRae

    New Bern

    William Momberger and J. C. McRae

    The black and white steel engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of New Bern. Several soldiers fight on foot, and several American flags can be seen. More soldiers are pictured in the background. The image appears to be taken from a copy of John S. C. Abbott's The History of the Civil War in America.

  • New Bern by William Momberger and George Edward Perine

    New Bern

    William Momberger and George Edward Perine

    The black and white steel engraving depicts a scene from the Battle of New Bern. Several soldiers fight on foot, and several American flags can be seen. More soldiers are pictured in the background. The image appears to be taken from a copy of John S. C. Abbott's The History of the Civil War in America.

  • Abe's Last. by Matt Morgan

    Abe's Last.

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts caricature images of Abraham Lincoln and Columbia at sea in a wash tub dated 1862.

  • Honest Abe's Rudder. by Matt Morgan

    Honest Abe's Rudder.

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon, from the Victorian-era magazine Fun. The cartoon depicts a caricature image of a canine Abraham Lincoln. To his tail, kettles labeled IRONSIDE and MONITOR are tied as he flees from battle at Fort Sumter.

  • King Mob Upon His Throne. by Matt Morgan

    King Mob Upon His Throne.

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts caricature images of Abraham Lincoln resting his feet on the back of an African-American man who is draped in an American flag. An Uncle Sam figure and unidentified man lurk in the background.

  • The Modern Andromeda. by Matt Morgan

    The Modern Andromeda.

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts an image of Columbia chained to a rock labeled WAR POLICY. A monster rises from a body of water and makes to grab Columbia. Its pupils bear the a profile image of Abraham Lincoln and another unidentified man.

  • "The Neutral Beast." by Matt Morgan

    "The Neutral Beast."

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts a caricature image of Abraham Lincoln and a lion, which alludes to British neutrality.

  • The Penny Jupiter. by Matt Morgan

    The Penny Jupiter.

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts a caricature image of a southerner overseeing a group of enslaved persons in a field. The cartoon is in reference to Abraham Lincoln's emancipation plans.

  • The Political Zadkiel. by Matt Morgan

    The Political Zadkiel.

    Matt Morgan

    The object is an engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era magazine Fun. The cartoon depicts a caricature image of Abraham Lincoln and two other individuals and references Great Britain's failure to recognize the Confederacy.

  • The Settling Day. by Matt Morgan

    The Settling Day.

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts a caricature image of Abraham Lincoln. A horse racing theme refers to the failures of Union generals.

  • T'other From Which. by Matt Morgan

    T'other From Which.

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts caricature images of Abraham Lincoln and a Russian officer and references the relationship between Russia and the U.S.

  • Tricks v. Honours. by Matt Morgan

    Tricks v. Honours.

    Matt Morgan

    Engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Fun. The cartoon depicts caricature images of Abraham Lincoln and Confederate officer. Its theme refers to Confederate battlefield successes.

  • James Russell Lowell Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series) by Carl C. Mose, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans

    James Russell Lowell Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)

    Carl C. Mose, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans

    The medal's obverse design features the left-side profile of James Russell Lowell, an American romantic poet. On the reverse, a scene from The Vision of Sir Launfal is depicted where the poem's principle character, a knight, is shown offering charity to a beggar. The knight is shown standing holding a bowl with outstretched arms and offering it to a figure seated underneath a tree. A horse stands eating grass just behind the knight, and a castle is pictured in the background.

  • President Lincoln and Tad by Mumler and Anthony Berger

    President Lincoln and Tad

    Mumler and Anthony Berger

    Portrait of Abraham Lincoln and Tad taken by Anthony Berger on 9 February 1864 [Ref: O-93]. In the portrait, Lincoln and Tad look through a Brady photograph album.

  • Portrait Abraham Lincoln by James V. Murfin and Alexander Gardner

    Portrait Abraham Lincoln

    James V. Murfin and Alexander Gardner

    A reproduction portrait of Abraham Lincoln by James V. Murfin. This portrait was influenced by an 1863 photograph by Alexander Gardner.

  • Clouds' Rest, from Panorama Rock by Eadweard J. Muybridge and Bradley and Rulofson

    Clouds' Rest, from Panorama Rock

    Eadweard J. Muybridge and Bradley and Rulofson

    The stereograph features a black and white image of the Yosemite Valley. Panorama Rock and other mountainous terrane are pictured. The image is mounted on a yellow card with rounded corners. The card's reverse features documentary and publication information.

  • Piwyack Cave by Eadweard J. Muybridge and Bradley and Rulofson

    Piwyack Cave

    Eadweard J. Muybridge and Bradley and Rulofson

    The stereograph features a black and white image of the Yosemite Valley taken from inside a cave. Trees and mountainous terrane are pictured. The image is mounted on a yellow card with rounded corners. The card's reverse features documentary and publication information.

  • Pohono, (Spirit of the Wind,) "Bridal Veil." 930 feet tall. by Eadweard J. Muybridge and Bradley and Rulofson

    Pohono, (Spirit of the Wind,) "Bridal Veil." 930 feet tall.

    Eadweard J. Muybridge and Bradley and Rulofson

    The stereograph features a black and white image of the Yosemite Valley. The Bridalveil Falls of the Pohono trail is pictured. The image is mounted on a yellow card with rounded corners. The card's reverse features documentary and publication information.

 

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