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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Wounded to the Rear: One More Shot
John Rogers
One of Rogers's most well-liked works, One More Shot depicts two wounded soldiers. One is shown standing with his arm in a sling as he tried to retrieve a cartridge out of its case. The second sits as he wraps a bandage around his leg. The sculpture gained popularity due to its depiction of the tenacity of soldiers and became a favored gift for veterans.
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Proclamation of Emancipation
B. B. Russell and J. Mayer and Co.
The tinted lithograph is a decorative printing of the Emancipation Proclamation; It includes the text of the Proclamation and illustrations, including a bust portrait of a bearded Abraham Lincoln, scenes depicting slave auctions, and work and farm scenes
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Emancipation Proclamation
Gilman A. Russell
The black and white print is a caligraphic rendering of text surrounding standing portrait of Abraham Lincoln
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Abraham Lincoln & Family
Henry Atwell Thomas and William C. Robertson
Colored lithograph; "Abraham Lincoln & Family"; Also, at bottom:"Respectfully Dedicated to the People of the United States"
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Albumen Print of Abraham Lincoln
Henry F. Warren
The photograph features the image of Abraham Lincoln, the last taken before his death. Ref: O-112.
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In Memory of Abraham Lincoln
D. T. Wiest and William Smith
The black and white lithograph depicts Abraham Lincoln being taken to heaven by angels
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Fifth Ward Lincoln and Johnson Club. 1864
The object is a red silk political ribbon featuring the image of an eagle and lettering in black ink; Red, with black eagle and lettering; Inscription reads: "Fifth Ward Lincoln and Johnson Club. 1864."
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George B. McClellan and George H. Pendleton Democratic Ticket
The object is a printed George B. McClellan and George H. Pendleton Democratic ticket for 1864 presidential election; It features a bust portrait of McClellan at the top
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Hingham Bank Check, Paid to J. J. & Son, Signed by Joseph Jacobs & Son
Hingham Bank check dated 24 February 1865. It is made out to J. J. & Son by Joseph Jacobs & Son for the amount of $243. A blue George Washington two cent stamp is located at the top left corner of the object.
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Hingham Bank Check, Paid to [?], Signed by E. L. Whiton
Hingham Bank check dated 19 December 1865. It is made out to [?] by [?] Whiton for the amount of $50. A cream George Washington two cent stamp is located at the top left corner of the object.
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Hingham Bank Check, Paid to William Jacobs, Signed by Anna Jacobs
Hingham Bank check dated 17 August 1864. It is made out to William Jacobs by Anna Jacobs for the amount of $100. A blue George Washington two cent stamp is located at the top left corner of the object.
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Hingham Bank Check, Paid to William Jacobs, Signed by Mrs. Anna Jacobs
Hingham Bank check dated 14 December 1864. It is made out to Williams Jacobs by Anna Jacobs for the amount of $200. A blue George Washington two cent stamp is located at the top left corner of the object.
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Hingham Bank Check, Paid to W. W., Signed by William Whiton
Hingham Bank check dated 18 August 1864. It is made out to W. W. by William Whiton for the amount of $150.42. A blue George Washington two cent stamp is located at the top left corner of the object.
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Lincoln and Johnson Republican Ticket for 1864
The object is a printed Lincoln and Johnson Republican ticket for the 1864 presidential election; It features blue and red ink on off-white paper; A figure of Columbia is at the top; The verso includes a green-hued image of an eagle and banner
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The Gunboat Candidate At The Battle of Malvern Hill
The political cartoon depicts General McClellan commanding his troops from a safe distance while seated astride a saddle mounted on the boom of a ship. The publisher date, place, and name not indicated; There is some damage at the object's left and right
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Seated Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Anthony Berger
Seated portrait of A. Lincoln by Anthony Berger; On Cabinet card mount; Portrait used for the engraved bust of Lincoln that appeared on the United States five dollar bill for many years, from 1914 to 2007
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Abraham Lincoln 1864 Campaign Badge
Mathew B. Brady
A. Lincoln 1864 campaign badge. Brass eagle with clasp, flag ribbon, and A. Lincoln ferrotype portrait in brass mat. Image is reversed variant of Brady photo, O-92. REF: variant of Sullivan, AL 1864-87.
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Confederate Currency, Confederate States of America, Twenty Dollars
Confederate States of America. Dept. of the Treasury and Keatinge and Ball
The object is a Confederate States of America twenty-dollar bill. In order to finance its government and war, the CSA created a monetary system and printed bank notes in the following denominations: 50 cents, $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, $500, and $1,000.
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Grand Banner of the Radical Democracy, for 1864
Currier and Ives
The object is a colored lithograph depicting oval bust portraits of presidential candidate General John C. Fremont and his running mate General John Cochrane; The design also includes flags, eagle, etc.
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Grand National Democratic Banner Peace! Union! and Victory!
Currier and Ives
The colored lithograph depicts oval bust portraits of presidential candidate General George B. McClellan and his running mate George H. Pendleton; The design also includes flags, a harbor scene, and additional images
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President Lincoln and General Grant on Peace and War
Abraham Lincoln, John T. Mills, Ulysses S. Grant, and Bayard Taylor
The broadside is cream in color and features black ink. It contains an interview of Lincoln conducted by Mills. It also features a letter from Grant, and a poem by Taylor. The broadside has some damage to its corners and right side, but is in otherwise good condition.
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Engraving of Abraham Lincoln
Edward Dalton Marchant and John Sartain
Steel mezzotint engraving, engraver's proof copy; Portrait of seated A. Lincoln; Engraved by John Sartain after a painting by E.D. Marchant; Facsimile signature of A. Lincoln at LL. Inscribed to "Hon. William Whiting" and signed in pencil at bottom by Sartain and Marchant
