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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A Hundred Years Ago
Herbert Lawrence Block
Cartoon newspaper clipping affixed to cardboard depicting Abraham Lincoln as a young lawyer.
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Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people?
Herbert Lawrence Block
Newspaper cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln and quote: ""Why should there not be a patient confidence...""
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ATTACK OF THE "MONITOR" ON THE "MERRIMACK."
Albert Bobbett
Steel engraving: ""Attack of the 'Monitor' on the 'Merrimack'."" In the foreground, there is a depiction of the ocean or sea. In the center of the image, there are two metal ships with smoke coming out of each. The first is small and colored white. The small ship has an American flag waving from the top. The second ship is considerably larger and darker. In the background, there is a smaller sail boat depicted.
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BARBARA FRIETCHIE'S DEFIANCE
Albert Bobbett
Steel engraving: ""Barbara Frietchie's Defiance."" In the foreground, four soliders are depicted walking while another rides a white horse. The solider on the left is depicted aiming his weapon at Barabra Frietchie. Barabra Frietchie is depicted waving the American flag outside of a window as the Confederate soliders pass.
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SHERMAN'S MARCH TO THE SEA
Albert Bobbett
Nineteenth century print; ""Sherman's March to the Sea."" In the foreground, there is a a rail road line with images of soldiers looking outward. In the center, there are two soldiers on horses pointing and looking on. In the background, there are several soldiers dismantling railroad lines. There is also smoke and vague images of fire.
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THE ATTACK ON FORT SUMTER
Albert Bobbett
Steel engraving: ""The Attack on Fort Sumter."" In the foreground, several soliders are depicted both loading and firing cannons. There are also several soliders depicted lying on the ground wounded. In the background, Fort Sumter is depicted as being heavily damaged with smoke coming out.
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Lee's Retreat after the Battle of Gettysburg
Alfred Bobbett
The print features a black-and-white image of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia's retreat from the Battle of Gettysburg. In the image, seven soldiers are shown in the foreground walking through a body of water. Most carry rifles and bayonets. A covered wagon and horse a pictured in the background to the left. In the background to the right, a man on horseback, a wagon pulling a cannon, and soldiers marching into the distance.
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Vintage Goebel bust of Abraham Lincoln
Bochmann
The bust is unfinished porcelain and features the likeness of Abraham Lincoln. It is mounted on a decorative wooden block.
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Portraits of the Presidents of the United States: A Porfolio of 36 Elegant Prints folder
Book Enterprises. Inc.
Envelope containing a portfolio of 36 portrait prints of the Presidents of the United States. Contents also include a presidential fact-finder wheel and a replica of the Declaration of Independence.
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Reproduction of Declaration of Indendence
Book Enterprises. Inc.
A replica of the Declaration of Independence. The replica is enclosed in an enveloped alongside 36 portrait prints of the Presidents of the United States and a presidential fact-finder wheel.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of John Adams. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Martin Van Buren. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of William H. Harrison. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of John Tyler. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Abraham Lincoln. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Thomas Jefferson. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Franklin Pierce. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Andrew Jackson. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Millard Fillmore. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of James Monroe. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of James J. Polk. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of James Madison. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Zachary Taylor. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of John Quincy Adams. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Andrew Johnson. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of James Buchanan. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Benjamin Harrison
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Benjamin Harrison. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Calvin Coolidge
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Calvin Coolidge. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Chester A. Arthur
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Chester A. Arthur. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Dwight D. Eisenhower
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Dwight D. Eisenhower. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Franklin D. Roosevelt. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of George Washington
Book Enterprises. Inc.
A portrait print of George Washington. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Grover Cleveland
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Grover Cleveland. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Harry S. Truman
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Harry S. Truman. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Herbert Hoover
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Herbert Hoover. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of James A. Garfield.
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of James A. Garfield. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of John F. Kennedy
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of John F. Kennedy. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Lyndon B. Johnson
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Lyndon B. Johnson. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Richard M. Nixon
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Richard M. Nixon. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Rutherfold B. Hayes
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Rutherfold B. Hayes. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Theodore Roosevelt
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Theodore Roosevelt. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Ulysses S. Grant
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Ulysses S. Grant. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Warren G. Harding
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Warren G. Harding. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of William H. Taft
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of William H. Taft. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of William McKinley
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of William McKinley. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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Reproduction portrait of Woodrow Wilson
Book Enterprises. Inc.
An oval shaped portrait print of Woodrow Wilson. It is enclosed in an envelope as a part of the Portraits of the Presidents of the United States portfolio set.
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The Presidential Fact Finder Wheel
Book Enterprises. Inc.
A presidential fact-finder wheel enclosed in an enveloped alongside 36 portrait prints of the Presidents of the United States and a replica of the Declaration of Independence. The object includes the birth year, death year, state of birth and term(s) in office. The object is red, white and blue. In the top center, there is a rectangular portrait of President Richard M. Nixon. Along the side of the fact finder wheel, there is the name of presidents which is used to locate their corresponding information.
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Advertisement for A Book featuring A Reproduction of Reverend Phineas D. Gurley’s sermon at the Funeral of Abraham Lincoln
Richard Booker and Reverend Phineas D. Gurley
Advertisement released by Richard Booker, Bookseller, of Lincolniana & Associated Americana highlighting the release of print copies of Reverend Phineas D. Gurley’s sermon at the Funeral of Abraham Lincoln. This advertisement was produced in 1940.
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Advertisement for Benjamin P. Thomas’s Abraham Lincoln from the Book of the Month Club
Book of the Month Club and Benjamin P. Thomas
Book of the Month Club prospectus for Benjamin P. Thomas’s Abraham Lincoln. This advertisement was produced in 1986. The front of the advertisement features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
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Lincoln ‘83
James C. Borden and Borden-Healy Portraits Limited
A signed and numbered, limited-edition lithograph by James Borden. There is a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln shown.
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Abraham Lincoln in the Capital Rotunda in Washington, D.C.
Gutzon Borglum and B.S. Reynolds Company
This postcard features an Abraham Lincoln statue at Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C.
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Lincoln in Bronze by Gutzon Borglum
Gutzon Borglum, Chicago Historical Society, and Curteich
This postcard features a sculpture of Abraham Lincoln’s head by Gutzon Borglum.
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Gutzon Borglum’s Statue of Lincoln in Newark, New Jersey
Gutzon Borglum and Greeting Cards Inc.
This post card features a statue of Abraham Lincoln by Gutzon Borglum in Newark, New Jersey.
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Abraham Lincoln Bust
Gutzon Borglum, New York Historical Society, and Metropolitan Museum of Art
This reproduction is based on a bronze statuette of Lincoln that Gutzon Borglum made in 1912. It captures the distinctive features of the president's face. Laser-scanning technology was used to precisely reproduce the original in bonded bronze, and an artist has then patinated the model by hand.
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"Oh great! Checkout time was 11:00AM and it's almost noon-Now he's going to charge us antoerh $100,000."
Jim Borgman
The object is a reproduction of an editorial cartoon that satirizes the Clinton administration's use of the Lincoln bedroom as a means for fundraising. In the cartoon, a man lays in bed while reading a newspaper. A woman stands at the door while reading the establishment's checkout policy. A portrait of Abraham Lincoln is prominently displayed on the wall. The cartoon is signed by the author in red ink in the upper right corner.
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Gone with the wind
Douglas Borgstedt
A retouched photographic reproduction of a cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln and George Washington sitting before a table. On the table rests a cake labeled TRADITION. A third man is shown blowing out the cake's candles. The cartoon is a comment on federal holiday laws. The cartoon originally appeared in the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Gone with the wind
Douglas Borgstedt
A photographic reproduction of a cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln and George Washington sitting before a table. On the table rests a cake labeled TRADITION. A third man is shown blowing out the cake's candles. The cartoon is a comment on federal holiday laws. The cartoon originally appeared in the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Head of Lincoln sculpture
Gutzon Borgulom and Joseph F. Morsello
This post card features a sculpture entitled “Head of Lincoln,” by Gutzon Borglum.
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Globe for Small Lincoln Drape Oil Lamp
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
Clear glass globe from Lincoln Drape oil lamp.
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Lincoln Drape Bobeche
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
This bobeche features the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design with alternating semicircles and medallions. A teardrop pattern appears below the medallions. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Dish Lid
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
The dish cover features the Lincoln Drape, an alternating medallion and semicircle pattern. This pattern runs along the base of the object, Vertical grooves fill the remaining space up until the handle. The object also features three cracks, which have been repaired.
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Lincoln Drape Goblet
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
This goblet is one of eight identical objects. It features the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design with alternating semicircles and tassels. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Goblet
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
This goblet is one of eight identical objects. It features the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design with alternating semicircles and medallions. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Liqueur Glass
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
The clear glass liqueur glass features the Lincoln Drape pattern of alternating medallions and semicircles. At the base of the vessel are vertical lines that run down to the stem.
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Lincoln Drape Miniature Oil Lamp
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
The object is a miniature oil lamp featuring the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design. Along its base, an alternating semicircle and medallion pattern is present. A teardrop pattern appears above the medallions. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Miniature Oil Lamp
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
The object is a miniature oil lamp featuring the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design. Along its base, an alternating semicircle and medallion pattern is present. A teardrop pattern appears above the medallions. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Sauce Dish
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
This sauce dish is one of four identical objects. It features the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design with alternating semicircles and medallions. A teardrop pattern appears below the medallions. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated
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Lincoln Drape Sauce Dish
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
This sauce dish is one of four identical objects. It features the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design with alternating semicircles and medallions. A teardrop pattern appears below the medallions. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Sauce Dish
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
This sauce dish is one of four identical objects. It features the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design with alternating semicircles and tassels. A hexagon pattern appears at the dish's center. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Sauce Dish
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
This sauce dish is one of four identical objects. It features the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design with alternating semicircles and medallions. A teardrop pattern appears below the medallions. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Sauce Dish
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
This sauce dish is one of four identical objects. It features the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design with alternating semicircles and medallions. A teardrop pattern appears below the medallions. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Spooner
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company
The clear glass spooner features a scalloped rim. Below the rim, the Lincoln Drape pattern, alternating medallions and semicircles, appears. At the base of the vessel are vertical lines that run down to the stem.
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Lincoln Drape Large Compote Bowl
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company and McKee and Brothers
The object is a large compote bowl featuring the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design. It features a base and stem and originally would have been used to serve compotes, fruits, nuts, or various sweets. Along the rim of the bowl and the base of the stem, an alternating semicircle and medallion pattern is present. Vertical grooves appear below this pattern on the bowl and above the pattern on the stem. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Mid-size Compote Bowl
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company and McKee and Brothers
The object is a large compote bowl featuring the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design. It features a base and stem and originally would have been used to serve compotes, fruits, nuts, or various sweets. Along the rim of the bowl and the base of the stem, an alternating semicircle and medallion pattern is present. Vertical grooves appear below this pattern on the bowl and above the pattern on the stem. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Lincoln Drape Small Compote Bowl
Boston and Sand wich Glass Company and McKee and Brothers
The object is a small compote bowl featuring the Lincoln Drape, a pressed glass design. It features a base and stem and originally would have been used to serve compotes, fruits, nuts, or various sweets. Along the rim of the bowl and the base of the stem, an alternating semicircle and medallion pattern is present. Vertical grooves appear below this pattern on the bowl and above the pattern on the stem. Supposedly the design featured on the glass is representative of the black crepe that adorned Abraham Lincoln's casket and hearse, although this theory cannot be corroborated.
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Preparation of Jeff's Flight.
Boston Photo Co.
The carte de visite features a photo of a cartoon depicting two soldiers and a woman dressing Jefferson Davis in women's clothing inside of a tent.
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Time Card for a Special Train, Monday, February 11, 1861, with His Excellency, Abraham Lincoln, President Elect.
F. W. Bowen
A time card released by the Great Western Railroad announcing a special train carrying the then President-elect, Abraham Lincoln.
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Main House, Mrs. Sandburg’s Bedroom at Connemara Farms
Jack Bowers and Eastern National Park & Monument Association
This postcard features an interior view of the Carl Sandburg home national Historic Site in Flat Rock, North Carolina.
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The Boy Lincoln and His Mother
M. Leone Bracker and Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
In the image, Abraham Lincoln is shown as a boy kneeling at the feet of his mother. He holds pen and paper in his hand. Nancy Hanks Lincoln is shown seated in a chair, reading a book.
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A Family Quarrel
Bradbury and Evans
The cartoon is a reproduction of a nineteenth century political cartoon that depicts Abraham Lincoln and a woman representing the South quarreling. A black man is also pictured in the background. The cartoon is in reference to the secession of South Carolina. The reproduction print has been removed from an unidentified bound volume. However, the original work appeared in the 28 September 1861 edition of Punch, a weekly British satirical magazine established in 1841 by wood engraver Ebenezer Landells and writer Henry Mayhew.
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A Likely Story
Bradbury and Evans
The cartoon is a reproduction of a nineteenth century political cartoon that depicts figures representing U.S. and Great Britain, and refers the US claim of its right to search for Confederates. The reproduction print has been removed from an unidentified bound volume. However, the original work appeared in the 21 December 1861 edition of Punch, a weekly British satirical magazine established in 1841 by wood engraver Ebenezer Landells and writer Henry Mayhew.
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How They Went To Take Canada
Bradbury and Evans
The cartoon is a reproduction of a nineteenth century political cartoon that depicts a rush of U.S. citizens towards Canada in response to British sympathy for the Confederate cause. The reproduction print has been removed from an unidentified bound volume. However, the original work appeared in the 17 August 1861 edition of Punch, a weekly British satirical magazine established in 1841 by wood engraver Ebenezer Landells and writer Henry Mayhew.
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Naughty Jonathan
Bradbury and Evans
The cartoon is a reproduction of a nineteenth century political cartoon that depicts figures representing U.S., Great Britain, and Queen Victoria, and refers the British acceptance of US apology for the Trent Affair. The reproduction print has been removed from an unidentified bound volume. However, the original work appeared in the 18 January 1862 edition of Punch, a weekly British satirical magazine established in 1841 by wood engraver Ebenezer Landells and writer Henry Mayhew.
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Retrogression (A Very Sad Picture)
Bradbury and Evans
The cartoon is a reproduction of a nineteenth century political cartoon that depicts Abraham Lincoln dressed as a Native American, with Charleston harbor in the background. Refers to the Union use of the Stone Fleet to block the harbor. The reproduction print has been removed from an unidentified bound volume. However, the original work appeared in the 1 February 1862 edition of Punch, a weekly British satirical magazine established in 1841 by wood engraver Ebenezer Landells and writer Henry Mayhew.
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Lincoln Memorial Satin Ball Ornament
Bradford Novelty Co., Inc.
The satin ball ornament depicts an image of the Abraham Lincoln statues that is situated within the Lincoln Memorial. At the back, the ornament's text with a holly wreath is featured. The ornament is enclosed in its original packaging.
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Seated Portrait of William T. Sherman
Brady and Co.'s National Photographic Portrait Galleries
The CDV features a seated portrait of William T. Sherman, a Union Army general during the United States Civil War. In the portrait, Sherman is pictured in uniform with his arms crossed at his chest.
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A. Lincoln Attorney at Law Video Premiere Poster
Mathew Brady
The informational poster features the location information for a video premier of A. Lincoln, Attorney at Law, presented by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association. At the center of the poster, a laminated image of the video's cover art is adhered. The cover art features a standing portrait of Abraham Lincoln, taken by Matthew Brady in 1860.
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AO Leadership Institute for Senior Level Managers featuring a Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Mathew Brady
This postcard features a reproduction portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Mathew Brady.
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Attorney General James Speed Photograph
Mathew Brady
The carte de visite depicts a vignette portrait of James Speed, appointed as Attorney General by Abraham Lincoln in 1864. The albumen print is affixed to a paper card that features a gold gilt border.
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Bastion Opposite Battery No. 2
Mathew Brady
The carte de visite photograph depicts a soldier standing in uniform in front of a bastion. Various pieces of military equipment (e.g., cannons) are pictured in the background.
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![Battle Field of Ced[ar Mountain] by Mathew Brady](https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/fvw-artifacts/2251/thumbnail.jpg "Battle Field of Ced[ar Mountain] by Mathew Brady")
Battle Field of Ced[ar Mountain]
Mathew Brady
The carte de visite photograph depicts the Battlefield of Cedar Mountain. The Battle of Cedar Mountain took place on 9 August 1862. In the background, the house in which Charles Sydney Winder, a general in the Confederate Army, is rumored to have died is pictured.
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Engraved Portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln
Mathew Brady
Photograph of an engraving. Image features a seated portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln that was originally a photograph taken by Mathew Brady in January 1862. In the image, Mary Todd Lincoln is seated and holds a bouquet of flowers in her proper right hand. [Ref: ML, O-16.]
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Full-length Photograph of Mary Todd Lincoln
Mathew Brady
Standing portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln wearing a floral gown. In the portrait, Lincoln stands with her body turned to her proper right. [Ref: ML, O-10.]
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James Shields Photograph
Mathew Brady
The carte de visite features a seated portrait of James Shields. Shields was a Democratic politician that served as a senator for three different states: Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri. In 1842, Shields challenged Abraham Lincoln to a duel after the latter published an unflattering letter regarding Shields in the Sangamo Journal. The two, after much persuasion, bowed out of the duel.
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Largest Confederate Gun, (64 pound,)
Mathew Brady
The carte de visite features a photograph of two Confederate soldiers standing with the CSA's largest gun.
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Lincoln and Family
Mathew Brady
In the center of the image, the Lincoln family is depicted together as President Abraham Lincoln reads from a book (from left to right, President Abraham Lincoln, Tad Lincoln, Willie Lincoln, Robert Lincoln and Mary Lincoln). In the background of the image, there are two large curtains. In between the curtains appears an obscured view of the White House.
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Photograph of Stonewall Jackson Engraving
Mathew Brady
Photo of an engraved bust portrait of Stonewall Jackson, after a photo by Brady.
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Robert Todd Lincoln as a Student at Harvard
Mathew Brady
A reproduction of a photograph portrait of Robert Todd Lincoln. The print is accompanied by protective paper with caption.
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Seated Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Mathew Brady
The carte-de-visite features a seated portrait of Abraham Lincoln taken by Mathew Brady. The image is referred to as the most candid portrait of Abraham Lincoln. [Ref: O-60.]
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Seated Portrait of John Parker Hale
Mathew Brady
Seated portrait of John Parker Hale, a politician and lawyer from New Hampshire. Although Hale started his political career as a Democrat, he helped found the Free Soil Party and eventually joined the Republican Party.