Cartoons

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Oberon and Titania.

John Tenniel

Wood-engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Punch. The cartoon depicts Abraham Lincoln dressed as Oberon. He gestures toward Miss Virginia dressed as Titania, who holds the hand of an African-American child. The cartoon is in reference to England's reaction to Lincoln attempting to purchase enslaved persons from the South in order to end the conflict.
Forget, Hell !

One of a set of 3 cartoons, by James F. Martin, this one c. 1958. Depicts Confederate Civil War soldier, with caption: ""Forget, Hell !""
While the Legislature is in session no man's liberty or property is safe. A. Lincoln

James J. Dobbins

The original artwork is a cartoon that features a bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln along with a quotation from the President. It is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist, James Dobbins. The cartoon was published in 1975.
Forget It!

James F. Martin

One of a set of 3 cartoons, by James F. Martin, this one c. 1961. Depicts Union Civil War soldier, with caption: ""Forget It!."
The Threatening Notice.

John Tenniel

Wood-engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Punch. The cartoon depicts Abraham Lincoln as a lawyer handing a document labeled 'Abrogation of Canadian Treaties by Order of the Senate' to an eagle dressed as Uncle Sam. This was the last caricature of Lincoln Tenniel drew while the President was alive.
A Message to all the Rich, Pro-Abortion* Candidates Now Running!

James J. Dobbins

The original artwork is a cartoon that features an illustration of Abraham Lincoln and birthplace cabin. The cartoon was published in the New Hampshire Union Leader, 1980.
The Forgotten Man

James J. Dobbins

The original artwork is a cartoon that comments on the Lincoln Holiday. It features an illustration of the the Lincoln Monument. The prospective looks over Lincoln's shoulder as a parade commences in the background. The cartoon is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist, James Dobbins. The cartoon was published in the New Hampshire Union Leader, 1983.
The American Brothers; or, "How Will They Get out of It?"

John Tenniel

Wood-engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Punch. The cartoon depicts bound figures of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis seated on benches and bound with ropes labeled 'Debt.' The cartoon highlights a popular opinion in England that Lincoln would not win the 1864 election.
The New York Times Book Review Cartoon

Mack

Photographic reproduction of cartoon depicting Carl Sandburg, Norman Rockwell, and 2 others reading New York Times book review.
Elected 16th President of the U.S.A. in 1860

James J. Dobbins

Original cartoon that depicts a profile image of Abraham Lincoln and notes on his life. It is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist. Published in the Boston Herald, undated.
Mrs. North and Her Attorney.

John Tenniel

Wood-engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Punch. The cartoon depicts Abraham Lincoln as a lawyer sitting behind a desk with a quill to his lips. A woman, Mrs. North, sits in a chair beside him. The message of the cartoon is pro-Democrat in that it calls for peace, no matter the cost (i.e., the continuation of slavery).
Made, Not Born--

James J. Dobbins

The original artwork is a cartoon that features an illustration of Abraham Lincoln seated atop a chair that is inscribed with his failures and limitations. The cartoon is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist, James Dobbins. The cartoon was published in the Boston Herald American, 1973.
"Up a Tree." Colonel Bull and the Yankee 'Coon.

John Tenniel

Wood-engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Punch. The cartoon depicts Abraham Lincoln as a raccoon that has been treed by John Bull, the personification of England. The cartoon was in response to the Trent Affair where two Confederate diplomats, James Murray Mason and John Slidell, were illegally captured by Union Captain Charles Wilkes while aboard a British ship en route to Britain and France. The incident threatened the end of peaceful relations between the United States and Great Britain; thus, the prisoners were released.
Today We Honor

James J. Dobbins

The original artwork is a cartoon that commemorates Abraham Lincoln's birthday. It features a silhouette image of Lincoln at the left and a bust portrait of the President at the write. Both illustrations are surrounded by short phrases. It is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist, James Dobbins. The cartoon was published in the New Hampshire Union Leader, 1986.
Lincoln with Trust Figure

Homer Davenport

In the cartoon, Abraham Lincoln is shown standing with his head bowed and fists clenched. Behind him stands a giant, representative of corporate trusts. The giant stands with his arms outstretched toward Lincoln. In the background, bags of money are shown.
"Rowdy" Notions of Emancipation.

John Tenniel

Wood-engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Punch. The cartoon depicts a caricature image of Abraham Lincoln with his back turned against an anti-black mob scene. The cartoon is in reference to the extreme violence used against African-American people during the New York City Draft Riots of July 13-16, 1863. Eyewitness accounts of the riots are partially reprinted in the caption below the image.
The Black Draft.

John Tenniel

Wood-engraved cartoon from the Victorian-era publication Punch. The cartoon depicts a caricature of Abraham Lincoln holding a seated African-American man at gunpoint. To the right, Jefferson Davis stands in front of another African-American man. Davis holds a whip in his hand. Both African-American men hold a cup in their hands labeled 'Conscription.' This cartoon suggests that both Lincoln and Davis forced African-American men into armed service; however, this piece of satire has a weak effect due to the fact that African-American men served as volunteers in the Union Army.
February 12, 1809

James J. Dobbins

Original cartoon that depicts a bust image of Abraham Lincoln and birthplace cabin. It is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist. Published in the Boston Herald American, 1974.
The World Will Little Note, nor Long Remember What We Say Here...

Mike Peters

The reproduction is of a cartoon featuring a Richard M. Nixon/Watergate theme. In the cartoon, Abraham Lincoln is shown dumping reels of tape into a shredder.
Greatness is Made, Not Born.

James J. Dobbins

The original artwork is a cartoon that comments on the Lincoln Holiday. It features a profile portrait of Abraham Lincoln along with a silhouetted image of the President holding an ax. The cartoon is inscribed to Frank Williams by the cartoonist, James Dobbins. The cartoon was published in the New Hampshire Union Leader, 1979.
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves, and under a just God, cannot retain it.

Bob Stevens

A negative reproduction of a cartoon featuring a profile image of Abraham Lincoln alongside a quotation. Originally published by Copley Newspapers.
Gone with the wind

Douglas Borgstedt

A photographic reproduction of a cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln and George Washington sitting before a table. On the table rests a cake labeled TRADITION. A third man is shown blowing out the cake's candles. The cartoon is a comment on federal holiday laws. The cartoon originally appeared in the Philadelphia Bulletin.
'...Testing whether this nation...can long endure...'

Lloyd Ostendorf

A photographic reproduction of a cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln looking at a scene of contemporary environmental pollution.
"We are gathered here today…"

James J. Dobbins

A newspaper cartoon depicting Abraham Lincoln's face superimposed over a United States map. The map is labeled ONE NATION.
Peanuts

Charles Schulz

A negative photocopy of a comic strip featuring an Abraham Lincoln theme from the publication United Features Syndicate.