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Home > Archives and Special Collections > Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana > Artifacts

Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana
 

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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  • (5 years later) 1:30 A.M.--They still site up late, but somehow it is not so much fun as it used to be. by H. C. White Company

    (5 years later) 1:30 A.M.--They still site up late, but somehow it is not so much fun as it used to be.

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a man and woman in bed. The woman holds and infant and the man holds two toddlers. The image is mounted on a black card with rounded edges and gold gilt text. The reverse features the title in six languages: eng ; fre ; spa ; ger ; swe ; rus.

  • Above the Horseshoe, where the Niagara River rushes on to its awful leap. Niagara Falls, U. S. A. by H. C. White Company

    Above the Horseshoe, where the Niagara River rushes on to its awful leap. Niagara Falls, U. S. A.

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a man standing on rocks in the Niagara River above the falls. The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges. The card's reverse features documentary information as well as the title written in six languages: eng ; fra ;spa ; ger ; swe ; rus.

  • American Beauties by H. C. White Company

    American Beauties

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a woman in a fancy dress who stands beside a table with flowers arranged on top. She holds a flower in her proper right hand. The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges.

  • And impatiently waiting for me-! by H. C. White Company

    And impatiently waiting for me-!

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a man and a woman sitting on a bed. The man leans over to kiss her cheek. Another woman stands in a doorway, looking at the couple. The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges.

  • Approaching footsteps-"Hurry Girls! The Old Cat's nearly here." by H. C. White Company

    Approaching footsteps-"Hurry Girls! The Old Cat's nearly here."

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of five women dressed in nightgowns in a bedroom. From left to right: One is crouched under [sofa cushions?]; one is standing next to the [sofa?], pushing another woman's head down [possibly a man in women's clothing]; another is standing behind a table at the center of the room; another is holding a food server and bottle; the last is hidden under a bed [possibly a man in women's clothing]. Various signs adorn the back wall. The image is mounted on a black card with rounded edges and gold gilt text. The reverse features the title in six languages: eng ; fre ; spa ; ger ; swe ; rus.

  • Between his pipe and his wife man is content until- by H. C. White Company

    Between his pipe and his wife man is content until-

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a man seated in a chair. He holds a book in his lap and a pipe in his proper left hand. A woman, presumably his wife, stands at his side while looking at the book. The image is mounted on a dark gray card with rounded edges. On the card's back, the title appears in six languages.

  • "I believe you did that on purpose. I'll never come here again!" by H. C. White Company

    "I believe you did that on purpose. I'll never come here again!"

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a man relaxing in a chair while smoking a pipe. A woman sits to his proper right and glares at the man. A second woman stands in the background with a travel bag in her proper left hand. The image is mounted on a dark gray card with rounded edges. On the card's back, the title appears in six languages.

  • Injured Innocence by H. C. White Company

    Injured Innocence

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of two women sitting in a bed. Another women stands in the doorway with a lighted candle. In the background, other women can be seen hiding in various places. The image is mounted on a black card with rounded edges and gold gilt text. The reverse features the title in six languages: eng ; fre ; spa ; ger ; swe ; rus.

  • Jack Frost's Work on Goat Island, Niagara Falls, N.Y. by H. C. White Company

    Jack Frost's Work on Goat Island, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of an icy bridge, trees, and falls. Two people are pictured at the far end of the bridge. The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges.

  • Lincoln Statue of Emancipation, Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C. by H. C. White Company

    Lincoln Statue of Emancipation, Lincoln Park, Washington, D.C.

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a statue featuring Abraham Lincoln standing by a kneeling male slave, his proper left hand raised as he is about to emancipate the slave. In his proper right hand, which rests on a bronze podium, Lincoln holds an unrolled copy of the Emancipation Proclamation. To the rear of the figures is a whipping post, chains, shackles, and a frayed whip. On each corner of the podium are fasces and around the base of the podium are thirteen stars. A bas-relief of George Washington decorates the angled face of the podium and a Union shield decorates the inner face of the podium. The albumen print is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges.

  • "Oh yes; it is perfectly safe. (I'll fix her.") by H. C. White Company

    "Oh yes; it is perfectly safe. (I'll fix her.")

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a man standing while tipping an armoire chest. A woman stands to the side with her arms raised in surrender. The image is mounted on a dark gray card with rounded edges. On the card's back, the title appears in six languages.

  • Quicker way to spread news,-telephone. by H. C. White Company

    Quicker way to spread news,-telephone.

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a woman speaking into a telephone. The image is mounted on a dark gray card with rounded edges.

  • Quickest way to spread news,-tell-a-woman. by H. C. White Company

    Quickest way to spread news,-tell-a-woman.

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of two women seated and engaged in conversation. The image is mounted on a dark gray card with rounded edges.

  • Quick way to spread news.-telegraph by H. C. White Company

    Quick way to spread news.-telegraph

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a woman dictating a message to a female telegrapher. A male child stands to the telegrapher's proper left. The image is mounted on a dark gray card with rounded edges.

  • "Rats! There comes my pesky mother-in-law!" by H. C. White Company

    "Rats! There comes my pesky mother-in-law!"

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a man standing in a living area of a home. In the background, a woman is shown shaking the hand of another woman. The image is mounted on a dark gray card with rounded edges. On the card's back, the title appears in six languages.

  • The Finale.-A Chapter in Revelations. by H. C. White Company

    The Finale.-A Chapter in Revelations.

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of six women in a bedroom. From left to right: One is crouched under [sofa cushions?]; one is crouched next to the [sofa?] [possibly a man in women's clothing]; one lifts the chest's lid while holding a candle; on stands and peers at the chest; another crouches and peers at the chest; the last crouches on the floor, looking up. Various signs adorn the back wall. The image is mounted on a black card with rounded edges and gold gilt text. The reverse features the title in six languages: eng ; fre ; spa ; ger ; swe ; rus.

  • The Midnight Spread by H. C. White Company

    The Midnight Spread

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of five women dressed in nightgowns, seated around a table. The group appears to be drinking alcoholic beverages and eating food. Various signs adorn the back wall. The image is mounted on a black card with rounded edges and gold gilt text. The reverse features the title in six languages: eng ; fre ; spa ; ger ; swe ; rus.

  • You brute! You shall not smoke here! by H. C. White Company

    You brute! You shall not smoke here!

    H. C. White Company

    The stereograph features a black and white image of a man seated in a chair smoking a pipe. A woman, standing at his proper left, attempts to take the pipe from him. A second woman, standing at the man's proper right, rester her hands on both the man's and woman's shoulders. The image is mounted on a dark gray card with rounded edges.

  • Joshua F. Speed and His Wife by George P. A. Healy

    Joshua F. Speed and His Wife

    George P. A. Healy

    A reproduction of a portrait of Joshua F. Speed and his wife, Fanny Henning (1820-1902). The print is accompanied by protective paper with caption.

  • Mrs. Stephen A. Douglas by George P. A. Healy

    Mrs. Stephen A. Douglas

    George P. A. Healy

    A reproduction of a portrait of Adèle Cutts Douglas Williams, wife of Stephen A. Douglas. The print is accompanied by protective paper with caption.

  • Abraham Lincoln Greeting Card by George P. A. Healy and Corcoran Gallery of Art

    Abraham Lincoln Greeting Card

    George P. A. Healy and Corcoran Gallery of Art

    Blank greeting card bearing a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln at its front. The artwork was originally created by George P. A. Healy. Accompanied by a blank envelope.

  • Blank envelope for Abraham Lincoln Greeting Card by George P. A. Healy and Corcoran Gallery of Art

    Blank envelope for Abraham Lincoln Greeting Card

    George P. A. Healy and Corcoran Gallery of Art

    Blank envelope for a greeting card bearing a portrait image of Abraham Lincoln at its front.

  • Abraham Lincoln, 1869 Reproduction Print by George Peter Alexander Healy

    Abraham Lincoln, 1869 Reproduction Print

    George Peter Alexander Healy

    The print is a reproduction of George P. A. Healy's Abraham Lincoln, an oil painting completed in 1887. The portrait features Lincoln seated in a chair with his proper right hand cupping his chin. This particular manifestation also includes two four cent Lincoln stamps at the bottom right corner of the image. A postmark has also been layered over the print and stamps. Due to water damage, the print has adhered to the frame's glass panel. The print was enclosed in a brown wooden frame (poor condition) but was removed for preservation. The glass-covered print has been backed with acid-free card stock and foam board and sealed with pH-neutral tape along the edges for additional support.

  • Photograph of Abraham Lincoln, Healy Portrait by George Peter Alexander Healy

    Photograph of Abraham Lincoln, Healy Portrait

    George Peter Alexander Healy

    Color photographic print. Reproduction of painting; seated portrait of Abraham Lincoln by G.P.A. Healy. Photo issued by National Portrait Gallery.

  • The Assassin's Vision by Francis Hecker

    The Assassin's Vision

    Francis Hecker

    The carte de visite depicts an image of John Wilkes Booth fleeing Washington, D.C. shortly after assassinating Abraham Lincoln. Booth is shown fleeing on horseback as ghost-like images of Lincoln appear in the surrounding foliage. In the background, the United States Capitol building can be seen. The albumen print is mounted on a card with a gold-gilt border and trimmed edges.

 

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