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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Meeting of General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishoph Polk Marietta, Georgie - 1864
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a scene depicting a meeting between General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishop Leonidas Polk. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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Meeting of General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishoph Polk Marietta, Georgie - 1864
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a scene depicting a meeting between General Joseph E. Johnston and General Bishop Leonidas Polk. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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Officer of 17th Mississippi Regiment
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a standing portrait of a Confederate officer in uniform. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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Ohio Line Regiment at Marietta, Ga. 1864
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a standing portrait of a Union Civil War Soldier in uniform. He holds a rifle in his proper left hand. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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Pelican Regiment of Louisiana New Orleans 1861
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a portrait of a member of the Pelican Regiment of Louisiana in uniform. The soldier waves a flag in his hands. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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Robert E. Lee 1861
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a standing portrait of Robert E. Lee in uniform. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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South Carolina Swamp Fighters (Sharpshooter)
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a portrait of a Confederate officer perched in a tree with his rifle lifted. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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U.S. Marines 1861
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a standing portrait of a United States Civil War-era marine in uniform. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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Wisconsin Infantry at Allatoona Pass 1864
Clive R. Wooster
The print features a standing portrait of a Union Civil War Soldier in uniform. He stands aiming a rifle. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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Wisconsin Mountain Battery 1864
Clive R. Wooster
The print depicts a Union Civil War soldier climbing a mountain. He holds a flag in his proper left hand and pulls a horse behind him with his proper right hand. The horse hauls two wagon wheels on its saddle. The print is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
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Abraham Lincoln as a storekeeper
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Lincoln was the half-owner of the Lincoln-Berry Store..." Depicts A. Lincoln as a storekeeper. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted standing behind a counter at the Lincoln-Berry Store. Ann Rutledge is depicted facing Abraham Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "...we here highly resolve that those dead shall not have died in vain..." Depicts A. Lincoln at Gettysburg. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address in front of a crowd of people. Abraham Lincoln is depicted standing on an elevated podium.
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Abraham Lincoln stepped onto the platform
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Abraham Lincoln stepped onto the platform..." Depicts A. Lincoln's first inauguration. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln address a crowd in front the United State's capital. The capital building is shown under construction.
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Abraham Lincoln Studying Scott's Lession Diorama
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "In the evenings, Abe memorized "pieces" from Scott's LESSONS IN ELOCUTION..." Depicts young A. Lincoln and parents in cabin. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print in which Abraham Lincoln is depicted sitting in front of a fire with a book.
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Court week was as good as a fair
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Court week was as good as a fair..." Depicts A. Lincoln and courthouse. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. In the center of the image, there is a rendering a brick courthouse. In the foreground, the image, there are renderings of people, houses and a horse drawn wagon.
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From the upper deck, Lincoln looked down upon a group of slaves
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "From the upper deck, Lincoln looked down upon a group of slaves..." Depicts A. Lincoln on steamboat. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted on the upper level of a boat. Abraham Lincoln is shown looking toward the slaves. In the background, there are renderings of trees, houses and another ship.
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In the fall of 1862, the President made a surprise visit to the Army of the Potomac
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "In the fall of 1862, the President made a surprise visit to the Army of the Potomac...." Depicts A. Lincoln with Gen. McClellan and officers at Antietam. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln standing with General George McClellan and the Army of the Potomac.
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Lincoln on Horseback Diorama
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, depicts young A. Lincoln on horseback. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print in which Abraham Lincoln is depicted on horseback. Abraham Lincoln is also depicted with a book in his left hand.
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Saturday evening the notification committee arrived by special train and went to the Lincoln Home
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Saturday evening the notification committee arrived by special train and went to the Lincoln Home..." Depicts A. Lincoln and notification committee. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted in center, right side of the image. Abraham Lincoln is shown facing down at a document. There are renderings of several people in the room with Abraham Lincoln.
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Sinking Spring Farm Diorama
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "This place was known as the Sinking Spring farm..." Depicts A. Lincoln birthplace. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. In the center of the image, there is a rendering of a log cabin. The scenery is bucolically depicted. There is a child depicted on far right side of the image. In the center foreground of the image, there is a rendering of an adult.
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Springfield Planned A great celebration for August 8th
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Springfield planned a great celebration..." Depicts A. Lincoln supporters in Springfield. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print that depicts a crowd of Abraham Lincoln's supporters in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his family are depicted facing the crowd from the front of his home.
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The Emancipation Proclamation was the most important step
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Many people said that the Emancipation Proclamation was the most important step......" Depicts A. Lincoln and Cabinet. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln sitting at a table with his cabinet. Abraham Lincoln is depicted looking at a document.
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The Lincoln Dioramas from the Chicago Historical Society
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Envelope for set of prints [4708.1-15] and sheet of explanatory text [4708.17] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. On the front of the envelope, there are ornate letters in maroon/ red font color. There is flowery side images surrounding the Lincoln Diorama title. The envelope is heavily worn and shows signs of aging.
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Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you...
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Trusting in Him who can go with me..." Depicts A. Lincoln leaving Springfield. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln addressing a crowd of supporters while standing on the end a train.
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Two Special Trains Brought the Crowds to the Debate at Freeport
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Two special trains brought the crowds to the debate at Freeport..." Depicts scene from Lincoln-Douglas debate. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted standing on a platform while addressing a crowd. In the background of the image, there is a rendering of a tree and cloudy sky.
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Young Abraham Lincoln Rescues his Dog
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "When the wagon reached the bank Abe spied his dog..." Depicts young A. Lincoln rescuing his dog. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln saving a dog during winter. There are renderings of horse drawn wagons in the background.
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The Mormon Temple
World Wide View Company
The stereograph features a color image of the Mormon Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah. Snow covered trees stand below the Temple. The image is printed on a gray card with rounded corners.
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1860 Massachusetts Republican Ticket
Wright and Potter Printing Company
The object is an 1860 republican election ballot from the state of Massachusetts. Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin's names are prominently displayed at the top above a bust image of Lincoln that is featured between two flags and between the words REPUBLICAN TICKET. All text and images are printed in black ink. It is enclosed in a black, rectangle frame, which features a handwritten inscription on the back.
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According to TV town meetings and radio talk shows, it's 1,736 for and 3,332 against. That settles it-we don't free the slaves!
Don Conway Wright
The object is a copy of a cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln. The cartoon satirizes modern town meetings and radio talk shows. The object is signed by the artist at the lower right corner.
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He's been like that since Jimmy the Greek hit town!
Don Conway Wright
A reproduction of a cartoon depicting the Abraham Lincoln statue at the Lincoln Memorial. In the image, Lincoln sits with his hand raised to his face. Two men in suits look on from below. Originally printed in the Miami News, 1989.
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Photograph of N.C. Wyeth Painting of Lincoln and Johnson
N. C. Wyeth
The color photographic print depicts and image of N.C. Wyeth's painting of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.
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A. Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration Plate
Yellow Banks Pottery
The plate's front depicts an embossed image of Abraham Lincoln, and around the perimeter, leaf impressions appear. The plate features hues of green and brown.
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Emblems of Freedom-Signed by Artist
Nat Youngblood and National Flag Foundation
The color print depicts various national emblems such as the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, a bald eagle, Lincoln's log cabin, and others.
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Free Niagara -- Prospect Point, Winter
M. H. Zahner
The stereograph features a black and white image of men and women standing along Prospect Point, looking over the railing at the falls below. The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges.
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Niagara: The Coral Arch
M. H. Zahner
The stereograph features a black and white image of two women posing with the ice-covered Coral Arch. The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges.
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What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Knowledge Cards
Jack Van Zandt
What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? by Jack Van Zandt. Knowledge Cards. Features portrait of Lincoln on the cover of the box. The back features a description of the set. Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Printed in China. 4.25" x 3.5" There is a set of 48 cards. Each card contains information about historical events and people related to President Abraham Lincoln. There is also a box which features an engraved portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the left side of the box. created by Jack Van Zandt and published by Pomegranate Communications (American,1968-present)
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What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? Knowledge Cards
Jack Van Zandt
What do you know about Abraham Lincoln? by Jack Van Zandt. Knowledge Cards. Features portrait of Lincoln on the cover of the box. The back features a description of the set. Pomegranate Communications, Inc. Printed in China. 4.25" x 3.5" There is a set of 48 cards. Each card contains information about historical events and people related to President Abraham Lincoln. There is also a box which features an engraved portrait of President Abraham Lincoln on the left side of the box. created by Jack Van Zandt and published by Pomegranate Communications (American,1968-present)
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Zinkote Products "Plaques of Distinction"
Zinkote Sales Co.
The small leaflet contains information regarding the purchasing of Zinkote Plaques. One plaque features a high relief portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
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The Bombardment of Fredericksburg, December 11, 1862
R. F. Zogbaum
The image possibly depicts the Army of the Potomac readying for battle. The result was a Confederate victory with more than double Union casualties than Confederate.
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Lincoln "Wide Awakes" March In Atlanta
Lloyd Ostendorf
The black and white print depicts an image of men marching in a street of Atlanta holding Lincoln-related banners, signs, flags, etc.; It is one print in a set of thirty prints by Ostendorf illustrating the life of Abraham Lincoln
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Lincoln the Railsplitter (Young Woodcutter)
Norman Rockwell
The object is a reproduction of a painting of Lincoln the Railsplitter (Young Woodcutter) by Norman Rockwell; The artwork depicts a young Abraham Lincoln, reading a book as he walks home from his job as a young railsplitter
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Lincoln at Gettysburg
Fletcher C. Ransom
This print from a 1938 painting by Fletcher C. Ransom of Chicago, entitled "Lincoln at Gettysburg," offers an image of Lincoln delivering his famous address
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Wiliam A. Patterson
The object is a miniature oval portrait of Abraham Lincoln by William A. Patterson entitled Portrait of Abraham Lincoln; It is painted on ivory and displayed in a gold frame; It also has an accompanying black leather case and black slip case; It is made after an 1860 photo by Alexander Hesler
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Page from Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War
Frank Leslie, Louis Shepheard Moat, Joseph Becker, and Albert L. Rawson
The object is a page removed from Frank Leslie's Illustrated History of the Civil War; Its recto (page 511) includes a colored engraving and text; The engraving, entitled "President Lincoln Riding Through Richmond, VA., April 4th, 1865, Amid The Enthusiastic Cheers Of The Inhabitants," depicts Abraham Lincoln in carriage, surrounded by crowd; The page's verso (page 512) features a black and white engraving and text; The engraving, entitled "The Grand Review at Washington, D.C., May 24th, 1865," depicts President Johnson, Lieutenant General Grant, and other inspecting Sherman's army while Sherman salutes
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World's Columbian Exposition Chicago Admission Ticket
American Banknote Company
Engraved admission ticket for 1893 "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago." Portrait of A. Lincoln at left.
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Quaker Bitters Handbill
Donaldson Brothers
The handbill is a People's Drug Store handbill advertising Quaker Bitters. It features a political theme. On its recto, images and biographies of Grover Cleveland and Thomas Andrews Hendricks are features. On the verso are images and biographies of James G. Blaine and John Alexander Logan.
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The Lincoln Family in 1861
John Chester Buttre and Francis Bicknell Carpenter
The colored mezzotint engraving depicts the Lincoln family gathered around a table; Abraham Lincoln, wearing glasses, reads from a book as the rest of the family looks on
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Our Three Great Presidents
Duff and Wettach
The lithograph is tinted and colored and depicts bust portraits of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, and Ulysses S. Grant inside of a circle; The circle is surrounded by a cream square decorative border.
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Challenging the Union Vote
John Rogers
An example of Rogers's genre work, Challenging the Union Vote takes place in the old South where a Unionist ' alongside his granddaughter's attempts to register his vote. The registrar, however, is an ex-Confederate, who pushes the man's hand aside while looking for his name on the register, perhaps in hopes of disqualifying his vote.
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The Fugitive's Story
John Rogers
The plaster sculpture depicts abolitionists John Greenleaf Whittier, Williams Lloyd Garrison, and Henry Ward Beecher listening to the tale of an escaped slave mother. While illustrative of a fictional account (and created well after the end of the Civil War), the work was well-received by individuals who supported the work of the three abolitionists.
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The Council of War
John Rogers
Praised by Robert Todd Lincoln as the most lifelike portrait of his father in sculpture, The Council of War features President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, and General Ulysses S. Grant weighing in on the Civil War. The sculpture has three variants. In this variant, Stanton holds his glasses.
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The Council of War
John Rogers
Praised by Robert Todd Lincoln as the most lifelike portrait of his father in sculpture, The Council of War features President Abraham Lincoln, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, and General Ulysses S. Grant weighing in on the Civil War. The sculpture has three variants. In this variant, Stanton holds his glasses.
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A Council of War In 1861
Henry Bryan Hall and George Edward Perine
Engraving, pub. in 1866: "A Council of War In 1861." Depicts A. Lincoln with generals and cabinet members; Painted by H.B. Hall, engraved by H.B. Hall and G.E. Perine. Pub. by George E. Perine, N.Y.
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Satan Tempting Booth to the Murder of the President
John L. Magee
The print is a small, framed folio lithograph featuring the likeness of John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of Abraham Lincoln; Booth stands erect, his left arm behind his back and a small pistol in his right hand; He stares straight ahead, with Satan standing close behind him, pointing with one hand at the pistol and with the other at Lincoln; Rays of light issue from the demon's eyes, mouth, and ears; He wears a peacock feather on his head and is clad in a tasseled medieval tunic
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Uncle Ned's School
John Rogers
The plaster sculpture depicts Uncle Ned, a cobbler, shining a boot while assisting a young African-American student with her reading. At his feet, a young African-American boy sits reading from a tattered book.
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Hingham Bank Check, Paid to W. W., Signed by Williams Whiton
Hingham Bank check dated 13 June 1865. It is made out to W. W. by William Whiton for the amount of $75. 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 W W, Signed by William Whiton
Hingham Bank check dated 4 May 1865. It is made out to W. W. by William Whiton for the amount of $75. A cream George Washington two cent stamp is located at left side of the object.
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Hingham Bank Check, Paid to W W, Signed by William Whiton
Hingham Bank check dated 8 May 1865. It is made out to W. W. by William Whiton for the amount of $176.52. A cream George Washington two cent stamp is located at the left side of the object.
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Our Martyred Father!
The silk ribbon features an oval bust portrait of A. Lincoln and text; It is printed in black on an off-white ribbon
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President Lincoln's Favorite Poem. Oh! Why Should the Spirit of Moral Be Proud?
Poet: Knox, William.
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Lincoln and His Family
Adolph Biegemann, D. Wiest, and William Smith
The black and white lithograph depicts an image of Abraham Lincoln sitting at a table with Mary, Robert, Willie, and Tad; Books and papers adorn the table
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Proclamation by Kentucky Governor Thomas E. Bramlette and Others
Thomas Elliott Bramlette, E. B. Harlan, and Ben. W. Sullivan
The broadside features information regarding the Kentucky elections and allegiance to the U.S. during the American Civil War. It is printed on cream paper and with black ink. It has some tears at its edges and water damage at its top and bottom.
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The Last Ditch Of The Chivalry, Or A President In Petticoats
Currier and Ives
The photograph depicts a caricature of Jefferson Davis in female clothing, holding a bag of gold, pursued by Union soldiers, crying, "Let me alone, you blood thirsty villains...." Mrs. Davis responds, "Look out you vile Yankees, if you make him mad he will hurt some of you!"
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Washington & Lincoln (Apotheosis)
Stephen James Ferris, Philadelphia Pho. Co., and J. A. Arthur
An apotheosis view of Abraham Lincoln embracing George Washington as Washington holds a laurel wreath over Lincoln's head.
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John Wilkes Booth Tempted by the Devil
Charles DeForest Fredricks and Lewis J. Powers
The black and white Carte de Visite features an artist's conception of John Wilkes Booth being tempted by the Devil
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Lewis Thornton Powell
Alexand er Gardner and Philip and Solomons
The black and white Carte de Visite depicts depicts Lincoln assasssination coconspirator Lewis Thornton Powell (also known as Payne and other aliases) standing, with his hand in shackles; The card is trimmed at its top corners
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David E. Herold Carte de Visite
Alexander Gardner and Philip and Solomons
The object is a black and white vignette portrait of Abraham Lincoln assassination co-conspirator David E. Herold; The verso contains a back mark image of Washington D.C. landmarks; It also features a George Washington two cent stamp.
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Kimmel and Forster
The colored lithograph features a waist-up portrait of Abraham Lincoln with his hand in the breast of his coat; Decorative design below image with shield, etc.; At bottom: "Abraham Lincoln Sixteenth President of the United States. Born Feb. 12th 1809. Died April 15th 1865"
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The Outbreak Of The Rebellion In The United States 1861
Kimmel and Forster and Christopher Kimmel
Serving as an allegory for the Civil War, the chromolithograph is critical of the Buchanan administration, Jefferson Davis, and the Confederacy; Columbia is at the center with Justice and Abraham Lincoln at her sides; Other principal figures (from left to right) are: Jefferson Davis, James Buchanan, his secretary of war John B. Floyd, Gen. Winfield Scott, and various figures exemplifying the generosity and suffering of the Northern citizenry; The left foreground is filled with Confederate soldiers, some of them engaged in tearing the Union flag from the hands of other soldiers; In the background are scenes of war; In contrast, on the right, the sun rises over mountains in the distance beyond a prosperous countryside
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Abraham Lincoln Mourning Flag
Lybrand
The object is a lithographed image of a 34-star U. S. Flag created in honor of the death of Abraham Lincoln. The flag is printed in red and blue and black text is printed across the main image. These flags would have been purchased or handed out at services held as the funeral train made its way to Illinois.
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The 25th of April 1865 in New York
Charles Magnus
The letter sheet features a colored engraving of Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession.
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The Home Guard: Midnight on the Border
John Rogers
Classified as a genre figure, the sculpture features two women living on the border during the Civil War guarding their home. One is shown cocking a revolver as the other clings to the former for protection. The piece was meant to show the horrors affecting the lives of civilians during the War. Overall, the piece received positive attention and was noted as "one of the most spirited" of his sculptures.
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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"
