
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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President and Cabinet/engraved by J.C. Buttre, New York.
John Chester Buttre and O.D. Case and Co.
The engraving features head-and-shoulder portraits of Abraham Lincoln and cabinet officers: William H. Seward, Edwin M. Stanton, Gideon Welles, Salmon P. Chase, Edward Bates, Montgomery Blair, John P. Usher, Caleb B. Smith, Simon Cameron, Hannibal Hamlin. It is printed on off-white paper and has some significant liquid staining to upper left corner and lower left and right corners.
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Ethan Allen Hitchcock Illustration and Biography
John Chester Buttre and John Adams Whipple
The object includes a book illustration and accompanying text that have been removed from an unknown book (possibly a 19th century book). The illustration is an engraved portrait of Ethan Allen Hitchcock, a career United States Army officer, and the text is a short biography of his life and career. Both are printed on white paper and black ink.
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The Presidents of the United States: Since the Founding of the Republic
Byron Weston Company and Alexander Gardner
A political poster entitled "The Presidents of the United States." This political poster features reproductions of portraits or photos of all presidents through Lyndon B.Johnson.
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Steel Engraving of Reverdy Johnson
J. J. Cade and Bendann Brothers
Steel engraving: portrait of Reverdy Johnson, by J.J. Cade, after a photo by Bendann. Print is mounted, with attached autograph at bottom. The engraving is framed.
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Elephants, Central Park, N.Y.
Alfred S. Campbell
The stereograph contains a black and white image of a crowd surrounding multiple elephants in Central Park. The image is mounted on a peach-colored card mount.
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President Lincoln's first Home in Illinois.
J. L. Campbell
Photographic reproduction of a print: ""President Lincoln's first Home in Illinois."" Depicts cabin, John Hanks, and Dennis F. Hanks.
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Lincoln & Son
J. Carbutt 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. Features a two-cent Washington stamp on reverse.
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Portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln in Mourning Attire
John Carbutt and E. and H. T. Anthony
Portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln wearing the mourning attire she wore for months after the death of her son, Willie Lincoln. The object features a two cent Washington stamp on its reverse. [Ref: ML, O-23.]
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Composite Image of the Lincoln Family
Carpenter
Reproduction of a painting featuring a composite portrait of A. Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Robert, and Tad. [Ref: Variant of O-93.]
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Composite Image of the Lincoln Family
Carpenter
Reproduction of a painting featuring a composite portrait of A. Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, Robert, and Tad. [Ref: Variant of O-93.]
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First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln
Francis Bicknell Carpenter
The photolithograph depicts an reenactment of Abraham Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation on July 22, 1862. The print is based on a painting completed by Francis B. Carpenter in 1864. The following individuals surround Lincoln (left to right): Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, President Lincoln, Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Interior, William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Montgomery Blair, Postmaster General, and Edward Bates, Attorney General. Simon Cameron and Andrew Jackson. No creator information is noted for the print's lithographer.
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Abraham Lincoln Portrait Plaque
Francis Bicknell Carpenter and York Graphic Arts
The plaque features a reproduction of a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on a white background. The reproduction is adhered to a wooden board, which has been affixed to a wooden plaque. At the plaque's top, a metal hanger molded into the shape of an American bald eagle is featured.
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George Washington Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Granville Carter, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The medal's obverse design depicts the right-side profile of George Washington, the first President of the United States. On the medal's reverse, an American bald eagle is depicted with wings spread. Behind it stands the Washington Monument, located in Washington, D.C. Thirteen stars form an arch above the eagle.
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James Fenimore Cooper Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Granville Carter, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The medal's obverse design depicts the right-side profile of James Fenimore Cooper, a nineteenth-century historical writer most famous for penning The Last of the Mohicans. On the reverse of the medal, a quill is pictured at the center. To its proper right, a bald eagle holds an anchor in its talons. Behind it, a mountain and ship are pictured. To the quill's proper left, a Native American man and natural rock landscape and vegetation are pictured.
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Jane Addams Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Granville Carter, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The medal's obverse features a portrait of Jane Addams, the second woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize and the founder of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. On its reverse, the medal features a line of children holding hands standing in front of a house that is flanked by two trees. Angel wings make up the medal's background.
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Stonewall Jackson Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Granville Carter, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The medal's obverse design depicts the left-side profile of Thomas Jonathan ""Stonewall"" Jackson, a Confederate general in the American Civil War. The reverse design features Jackson on horseback in his military uniform. He holds a flag in his proper left hand and a sword in his proper right.
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Abraham Lincoln 100th Anniversary Commemorative Photographic Tile
George Cartlidge and Sherwin and Cotton
The ceramic tile plaque features a photographic image of Abraham Lincoln in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of his birth.
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On the Upper Missouri
William De La Montagne Cary and Fishel, Adler, and Schwartz
The etching depicts a Native American village located along the Missouri River. In the scene, a series of trees and teepees are pictured to the left of the river. To the right, one Native American man sits horseback, watching a group of seven horses take water from the river. Clouds, hills, and natural vegetation are pictured in the background. The etching was found inside a picture frame behind another print. It has been cut into two halves. The left side's bottom border and the right side's top border have been cut away.
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FORT MOULTRIE, CHARESTON, WITH FORT SUMTER IN THE DISTANCE
Cassell, Petter and Galpin
Steel engraving: ""Fort Moultrie, Charleston, with Fort Sumter in the Distance."" In the foreground, there is a small stone structure surrounded by bushes and shrubbery. There is also a partially obscured stream or river. Two soldiers stand outside of the small structure. There is also an elevated stone walkway. There are two cannons setting atop the stone walkway. The cannons are positioned to face outward. Behind the stone walkway, there is a flag waving. In the background of the image, there are two round stone structures. There is also a large structure, likely Fort Sumter, in the background.
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FORTRESS MONROE.
Cassell, Petter and Galpin
Steel engraving: ""Fortress Monroe."" In the foreground, there is a a small tug boat floating. In the center, there is a large sailboat located near an extended dock or pier. Fortress Monroe is depicted in toward the back of the image. It has a large American flag waving on the left. On the right, there is a large light house. Smaller boats and vessels are also present in front of the fortress.
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FORT SUMTER IN RUINS.
Cassell, Petter and Galpin
Steel engraving: ""Fort Sumter In Ruins."" In the foreground, there is a depiction of the ocean with birds flying overhead. In the center of the image, Fort Sumner is depicted as heavily damaged. There is smoke coming off the stone structure. There is also a large sections that are depicted as having collapsed. There is also an American flag above the stone structure.
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FORT WARREN
Cassell, Petter and Galpin
Steel engraving: ""Fort Warren."" Image may have been made by Quint & Lox. The foreground of the image, there is a small boat. In the center, there are several renderings of boats. There are five sail boats and one steam ship. In the backgroud, there is a large military fort. The fort is depicted as white stone with an American flag waving at the top.
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LIEUTENANT CUSHING'S ATTACK ON THE "ALBEMARLE"
Cassell, Petter and Galpin
Steel engraving: ""Lt. Cushing's Attack on the Albemarle."" This print is probably related to on an engraving by A. Stachic. In the foreground, there is a depiction of violent seas. In the center of the image, there is a depiction of a boat with four soldiers on it. Three soldiers are depicted as being wounded. While another solider appears to jumping overboard. There is a fifth solider depicted falling, having already left the vessel. In the background, there is a lot of smoke and a partially obscured fortress.
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President Abraham Lincoln." From the Civil War Series
CC
This is the box for object 4517A. On the front center of the box, there is a gold colored rendering of an Eagle. The box is colored red, white and blue. There are stars and strips on the corners of the box. created by CC (Brazilian, 1956?-present) and issued by Anheuser-Busch (American, 1852-present)
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Bust-length Portrait of John Letcher
C. D. Fredricks and Co.
The carte de visite features a bust-length portrait of John Letcher, the 34th governor of Virginia during the American Civil War.