
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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Abraham Lincoln Reproduction Bust
Thomas Dow Jones
The white cast bust of Abraham Lincoln is a reproduction of Thomas Dow Jones's 1861 original. The bust depicts Abraham Lincoln's proper left quarter profile. Around his shoulders, a cape is draped. He is also wearing a suit and stock tie.
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Ulysses S. Grant Commemorative Medal (from Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University Medal Series)
Thomas H. Jones, Medallic Art Company, and Hall of Fame for Great Americans
The medal's obverse design depicts the left-side profile of Ulysses S. Grant, the commanding general of the United States Army during the American Civil War and eighteenth president of the United States. On the reverse, Grant stands in his military uniform with a sword drawn at his proper right side. His proper left hand sits at his hip. A line of soldiers stand behind him in the image's background.
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R.C. Manning's Home. Salem, Mass.
J. W. and J. S. Moulton
The stereograph features a black and white image of a male child lying on a floor reading a book. The image is mounted on a yellow card with rounded corners. The reverse contains series information as well as a handwritten inscription.
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The Mall
J. W. and J. S. Moulton
The stereograph features a black and white image of men, women, children, and prams strolling down a the Mall in Central Park. Trees line each side of the pathway. The albumen print is mounted on a yellow card with rounded edges. The card's verso contains additional information about the series.
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View in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, N.Y.
J. W. and J. S. Moulton
The stereograph features a sepia-toned image of three men standing at the base of the Lincoln Statue that stands in Prospect Park. The albumen print is mounted on a cream card with rounded edges.
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The Council of War (hands behind head)
J. Ward and Son
The stereograph is a sepia-toned image of the John Rogers statue, The Council of War. The albumen print is mounted on a yellow card with rounded edges. Publication information may be found on the card's verso.
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Abraham Lincoln of Illinois. Andrew Johnson of Tennessee. No. 37 / G. Kaehrle [Gabriel Kaehrle].
Gabriel Kaehrle and H.H. Lloyd and Co.
The watercolor print features two portrait images of Abraham Lincoln (left) and Andrew Johnson (right), who were Republican running mates in the 1864 Presidential Election. Below each portrait is an identical image of an eagle holding an olive branch and surrounded by flags and clouds.
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American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck
Stuart R. Kaplan
American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck, made by U.S. Games Systems. Includes deck of cards (3948 A), booklet (3948 B), and two-piece box (3948 C) with text, etc. There is a total of 56 cards. Each card has a portait of prominent figure from American history. created by Stuart R. Kaplan (1932-present), illustrated by Douglas Gorsline (American, 1913'1985), published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. (American, 1968-present)
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American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck box
Stuart R. Kaplan
American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck, made by U.S. Games Systems. Includes deck of cards (3948 A), booklet (3948 B), and two-piece box (3948 C) with text, etc. This object is the box for objects 3948A and 3948B. This object comes in three parts. The object is blue with white lettering. There is also a red plastic middle which holds objects 3948A and 3948B in place. created by Stuart R. Kaplan (1932-present), illustrated by Douglas Gorsline (American, 1913'1985), published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. (American, 1968-present)
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American Historical Playing Cards
Stuart R. Kaplan, Douglas Gorsline, and U.S. Games Systems
Playing card set in decorative box. Cards have portraits of famous Americans. Accompanied by booklet.
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The American Historical Playing Card Deck
Stuart R. Kaplan; Douglas Gorsline; and U.S. Games Systems, Inc.
American Bicentennial Historical Playing Card Deck, made by U.S. Games Systems. Includes deck of cards (3948 A), booklet (3948 B), and two-piece box (3948 C) with text, etc. This object is a small red book with seal of the United States of America on the front cover. On the back of the book, there are four images of prominent figures from American history including: Ulysses S. Grant, George Washington and others. created by Stuart R. Kaplan (1932-present), illustrated by Douglas Gorsline (American, 1913'1985), published by U.S. Games Systems, Inc. (American, 1968-present)
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The Family Circus
Bil Keane
Reproduction of an Abraham Lincoln-themed cartoon originally published on 19 February 1996. It is inscribed by the cartoonist in ink at bottom.
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The Family Circus
Bil Keane
Reproduction of an Abraham Lincoln-themed cartoon originally published on 19 February 1996. It is inscribed by the cartoonist in ink at bottom.
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The Birth Place of Henry Clay, Hanover County, Virginia
Kelloggs and Thayer, E.B. and E.C. Kellogg, and D. Needham
The chromolithograph depicts a farmyard scene where slaves are shown laboring around a fenced-in area with livestock. A house and several outbuildings are also pictured. The chromolithograph was enclosed in a brown wooden frame but was removed for preservation. It is in overall poor condition and has experienced multiple tears as well as the removal of its border space.
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Bronze Head of Abraham Lincoln
Joanna Gichner Kendall and John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum
The bronze bust depicts the likeness of Abraham Lincoln. Kendall, a prolific sculptor, replicated Broglum's massive 1908 sculpture of Lincoln's head, which now sits in the Crypt of the U.S. Capitol.
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An Oriental Poem in Marble, Mosaic and Gold-Saint Mark's Cathedral, Venice, Italy
Keystone View Company
The stereograph contains a black and white image of eleven men feeding pigeons. Behind the men are two flags on poles and St. Mark's Cathedral. Additionally, there are several individuals in the background, immediately in front of the cathedral and on the cathedral's proper right side. The card is adhered to a gray-colored paper card mount, and on the card's reverse, documentary information appears.
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Lincoln Studying Before the Fire
Keystone View Company
The stereograph features a black and white illustration of a Abraham Lincoln lying on the floor on top of a blanket reading a book. A woman sits on a chair behind him. A lit fireplace is to the left, and a table and stool is to the right. Behind the subjects is a door and stool is to their fronts. The albumen print is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges. Documentary information is printed on the card's verso.
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Looking up an Angle of the Great Pyramid, Showing the Difficulties of its Ascent, Egypt.
Keystone View Company
The stereograph contains a black and white image of eight men climbing the Great Pyramid. The men are at various heights in on the pyramid. Additionally, the photo is taken from a worm's-eye view from a corner of the pyramid. On the card's reverse is documentary information. The image is adhered to a gray-colored paper card mount.
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Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
Keystone View Company
The stereograph features a black and white image of a portrait of Abraham Lincoln from the shoulders up. The albumen print is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges. Documentary information is printed on the card's verso.
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Taking in Washing
Keystone View Company
The stereograph contains a black and white image of a goat chewing on hanging laundry. The laundry hangs outside on a clothesline, and several buildings stand in the background. The image is on a peach-colored mount.
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The Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Hodgensville, Kentucky
Keystone View Company
The stereograph features a black and white image of a log cabin set indoors behind chain barriers. The albumen print is mounted on a gray card with rounded edges. Documentary information is printed on the card's verso.
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The Cathedral in the "Flower of All Cities," Florence, Italy
Keystone View Company
The stereograph contains a black and white image of the cityscape of Florence, Italy. In the center of the image stands the Florence Cathedral (Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore). The image is adhered to a gray-colored paper card mount, and on the card's reverse, documentary information is provided by The Keystone View Company.
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The Nation's Pride-Washington, Capital City of the United States, from an Airplane.
Keystone View Company
The stereograph features a black and white image of Washington, D. C. (birds-eye view). The image is mounted on a gray card with rounded corners. The card's reverse includes documentary information.
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The President and Mrs. McKinley
Keystone View Company
The stereograph contains a black and white image of President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley surrounded by flowers. President McKinley is on the left of the image and Mrs. McKinley is on the right of the image. The two images are separated by a vertical row of flowers. The image is on a peach-colored paper card mount.
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The World Renowned Cathedral at Reims, France
Keystone View Company
The stereograph contains a black and white image of the front facade of Reims Cathedral, also called the Cathedral of Notre-Dame at Reims. A fence lines the parameter of the building and several carriages are parked at its front, while people walk in the street. The image is adhered to a gray-colored paper card mount, and on the card's reverse,documentary information is provided by the Keystone View Company.