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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Abraham Lincoln A Life Worth Remembering.
David B. Wiegers
Spiral bound 2008 fold out desk calendar. 8.25" x 4". "Abraham Lincoln A Life Worth Remembering." Photographs by David B. Wiegers. Front cover features color photograph of seated Lincoln statue at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Each month of the calendar year has a picture of assorted three dimensional works related to Abraham Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln - East to West - 2014 calendar
David B. Wiegers
Abraham Lincoln - East to West - 2014 calendar. Features black & white photograph of a statue of Lincoln in his top hat standing in front of a horse. Photographer is Dave Wiegers. 8.5" x 11" This artifact is an illustrated calendar. Each month of the year has a different, statue, memorial, bust or monument of Abraham Lincoln featured.
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Abraham Lincoln - East to West - 2014 Calendar
David B. Wiegers
Spiral bound fold out desk calendar. "Abraham Lincoln - East to West - 2014." Photographer - Dave Wiegers. Cover features a black and white photograph of a statue of Lincoln in a top hat standing in front of a horse. 4" x 8.25" Each month of the year has a different photograph of a Abraham Lincoln monument, statue or bust.
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A Sculptural Biography of Abraham Lincoln
David B. Wiegers
Spiral bound fold out desk calendar. "A Sculptural Biography of Abraham Lincoln." Photography by David Wiegers. Cover features a black and white photograph of a statue of a large bust of Lincoln with other statues in the backdrop. 2011 calendar.
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The Faces of Abraham Lincoln 2010.
David B. Wiegers
Spiral bound fold out desk calendar. "The Faces of Abraham Lincoln 2010." Dave Wiegers Photography. Features black and white photograph of Lincoln statue facing downward. 4" x 8.25" Each month in the calendar has a different picture of Abraham Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln Sculpture Desk Calendar- 2016
David B. Wiegers and Vistaprint
This is an informational document for the Abraham Lincoln Sculpture desk calendar- 2016. This document provides detailed descriptions of the sculptures featured throughout the calendar.
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Abraham Lincoln Sculpture Wall Calendar- 2016
David B. Wiegers and Vistaprint
This is an informational document for object 7301A. This document provides detailed descriptions of the sculptures featured throughout the calendar.
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Abraham Lincoln Sculpture Wall Calendar- 2016
David B. Wiegers and Vistaprint
"Abraham Lincoln - 2016" calendar. Dave Wiegers - photographer. 8.5" x 11". Features color photos of bronze Lincoln statue in front of other bronzed faces.
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Abraham Lincoln Sculpture Wall Calendar- 2017
David B. Wiegers and Vistaprint
This is an informational document for the Abraham Lincoln Sculpture desk calendar- 2016. This document provides detailed descriptions of the sculptures featured throughout the calendar.
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A Sculptural Biography of Abraham Lincoln Calendar-2011
David B. Wiegers and Vistaprint
2011 calendar - "A Sculptural Biography of Abraham Lincoln." Photographs by David Wiegers. Features black and white photo of a custodian cleaning in front of the Lincoln Monument statue. 8.5" x 11" This artifact is an illustrated calendar. Each month of the year has a different, statue, memorial, sculptures or monument related to Abraham Lincoln featured.
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Gettysburg - 150 Years Later Calendar-2013
David B. Wiegers and Vistaprint
2013 calendar - "Gettysburg - 150 Years Later" Photography by David Wiegers. 8.5"x11". Cover features color photograph of Lincoln bust/monument with autumn trees in the background. This artifact is an illustrated calendar. Each month of the year has a different, statue, memorial, bust or monument related to the battle of Gettysburg featured.
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Man Cleaning the Floor of the Lincoln Memorial. Washington, D. C.
D. B. Wiegers
The black and white image depicts a man cleaning the floor in front of the Abraham Lincoln Statue at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D. C. It is signed in ink by the photographer.
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Color Photograph of a Statue of Abraham Lincoln in Charleston, West Virginia at the West Virginia Capital Building
Bernard Wiepper
Color snapshot photo; statue of standing A. Lincoln, located at the West Virginia State Capitol. This is a color photograph a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Charleston, West Virginia. In the background of the image, there is a partially obstructed view of the West Virginia capital building. from a sculpture by Bernard Wiepper (American,1926-2009) from a sculpture by Fred Martin Torrey (American, 1884-1967) inspired by poem by Vachel Lindsay (American, 1879-1931)
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Color Photograph of a Statue of Abraham Lincoln in Charleston, West Virginia at the West Virginia Capital Building at night
Bernard Wiepper
Color snapshot photo; statue of standing A. Lincoln, located at the West Virginia State Capitol. This is a color photograph a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Charleston, West Virginia. This photograph was taken at night. In the background of the image, there is a partially obstructed view of the West Virginia capital building. from a sculpture by Bernard Wiepper (American,1926-2009) from a sculpture by Fred Martin Torrey (American, 1884-1967) inspired by poem by Vachel Lindsay (American, 1879-1931)
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
John Angel James Wilcox
Engraved portrait of Abraham Lincoln. "A.Lincoln" engraved by J.A.J. Wilcox, Boston. engraving by John Angel James Wilcox (American, 1835-1910?)
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Abraham Lincoln Wood Bust Carving
L. Wilham
The figurine features a carved likeness of Abraham Lincoln's head and neck. Lincoln wears a top hat and has been painted in hues of peach, red, black, and brown. The base of the neck sits atop a small cork, which is mounted to a square, wooden base.
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Cavalry Charge
A. Will and Oliver Pelton
The black and white engraving depicts a scene from a Civil War battle. Several men ride on horseback with swords drawn. Some are shown falling from their horses or lifeless on the ground. Dust fills the scene in the background. The image is printed on off-white paper with black ink. It appears to have been removed from a bound volume.
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Charge on the Battery
A. Will and Oliver Pelton
The black and white engraving depicts a battle scene. Soldiers armed with rifles charge a cloudy/smoky battlefield. The image is printed on off-white paper with black ink and appears to have been removed from a bound volume.
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Retirement of President Franklin Pierce
William C. Bryant and Co.
A newspaper clipping originally appearing in the Evening Post (New York, New York, United States, 1850-1919) citing the retirement of Ex-President Franklin Pierce. It is mounted to a sheet of textured paper and features text typed in red ink. The clipping was originally enclosed in a frame, but was removed for preservation.
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Chimney Sweeps
Jerome Nelson Wilson
This stereograph contains a sepia-toned image of five African-American children posing in chimney sweep clothing and with tools. Two children are kneeling and the other three are standing. The reverse side contains the photographers information, including address. The reverse side contains the given series number and a description of the picture. The photograph is on a yellow mount with rounded corners. Verso contains contributor and title information.
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The Last Life Portrait of Lincoln
Matthew Wilson
The color photolithograph features a reproduction of a framed portrait of Abraham Lincoln created by Matthew Wilson. The portrait features Lincoln in a black suit from the chest up. It is surrounded by a gold oval mat and gold frame. A short description is included on the reverse of the object. 3 duplicates included
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The Last Life Portrait of Lincoln
Matthew Wilson
The color photolithograph features a reproduction of a framed portrait of Abraham Lincoln created by Matthew Wilson. The portrait features Lincoln in a black suit from the chest up. It is surrounded by a gold oval mat and gold frame. A short description is included on the reverse of the object.
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Abraham Lincoln Lighter
Winlite
The lighter features an image of Abraham Lincoln on its front and back layered over a black background. The Winlite logo appears on one side of the lighter.
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Abraham Lincoln Standing with Hat in Hand
J. Witt
The statuette depicts a standing Abraham Lincoln, who is dressed in his typical coat jacket and tie. His proper right hand holds his lapel, while his proper left hand holds his top hat. The statuette appears in a hue of green and features a mottled texture throughout.
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Abraham Lincoln Nutcracker Ornament
Michael Wolfe and Horizons East
The three-dimensional ornament features a nutcracker dressed designed in the likeness of Abraham Lincoln holding the Gettysburg Address. A larger version of this ornament is also included in the collection (item # 5364).