Santa Claus Lincoln
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Creator Role
repository
Description
The print is a reproduction of a nineteenth century political cartoon. In the cartoon, Abraham Lincoln is depicted as a Santa Claus figure. He wears the traditional Santa suit and holds in his proper right hand an olive branch and a sword. His proper left index finger rests just to the side of his nose. Behind him, Jefferson Davis is shown sleeping in bed. The print is organized in stored in a black album with other reproductive prints.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
10 X 8 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
photographic paper
Inscription
recto, below cartoon: SANTA CLAUS LINCOLN.-"Hm! let me see, what shall I give little Jeffy-this nice Olive wreath or the pretty little Sword? Well, I'll put the wreath / in his stocking, and if he gets restive in bed, he shall the SWORD." verso, on stamp: PRINT FROM PHOTOGRAPH / in possession of the Lincoln / National Life Foundation / Fort Wayne, Indiana / Identification Number 3026
Subjects
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Work Type
political cartoon--reproductive print
Class
cartoons
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
3191
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.