Ephemera

This large class includes calendars, greeting cards, brochures, flyers and many other artifacts from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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Greeting Card featuring United States War Department Reward Posters for Lincoln’s assassins.

published by the American Scene (American)

This is a greeting card. The front is reproduction of United States War Department reward Posters for Lincoln’s assassins.
Advertisement featuring an Abraham Lincoln look a like seated at desk with computer

published by the American Bar Association Journal (American, 1915-present)

This is a page from ABA Journal on January 1992. An advertisement for a Posters [illustration originally used for ABA Journal cover] depicting an Abraham Lincoln look a like seated at desk with computer. The advertisement features a quote: "A Lawyer's Tim
Descriptive key to Abraham Lincoln print by Bob Holloway

featuring artwork by Bob Holloway (America, 1928-present)

This is a descriptive key to Abraham Lincoln print by Bob Holloway.
Promotional card for the 130th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on November 20th 1993

published by the Civil War Institute (American, ?-present) featuring artwork by Rea Redifer (American, 1933-2008)

A promotional card for events at the Civil War Institute, Gettysburg College, commemorating the 130th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. The reverse includes information about the events. Obverse is a reproduction of painted portrait of face of
Promotional flyer for Cabin Still Whiskey, with reproduction of Lloyd Ostendorf print of A. Lincoln at Berry–Lincoln Tavern

published by the Lincoln Heritage Trail Foundation (American,1963-present) featuring artwork by Lloyd Ostendorf (American, 1921-2000)

This is a promotional flyer for Cabin Still Whiskey. The flyer features a reproduction of Lloyd Ostendorf print of Abraham Lincoln at Berry–Lincoln Tavern. The reverse side of the flyer features an advertisement for the Lincoln Heritage Trail information.
Recipe card for "French Cherry Pie" from Woodmere China inc.

produced by Woodmere China inc. (American, ?-2012)

This is a recipe card for "French Cherry Pie" from Woodmere China inc. This reciepe card is accompanied by a Abraham Lincoln/White House China plate also issued by Woodmere China inc.
Business card for Donald R. Taylor, member of Commissioning Committee for U.S.S. "Abraham Lincoln"

This is a business card for Donald R. Taylor. Donald R. Taylor was a member of the Commissioning Committee for U.S.S. "Abraham Lincoln." The business card has blue lettering and features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
illustrated book page 4

etching by Bernhardt Wall (American, 1872-1956)

This is an illustrated book page featuring an etching by Bernhardt Wall. The lettering is executed in yellowish–green ink.
Illustrated book page 3 by Markham

etching by Bernhardt Wall (American, 1872-1956)

This print featuring an etched, illustrated book page. Poetry by Edwin Markham is featured.
Illustrated book Page 4

etching by Bernhardt Wall (American, 1872-1956)

This is an illustrated book page featuring an etching by Bernhardt Wall. The lettering is executed in green ink.
Lincoln

etching by Bernhardt Wall (American, 1872-1956)

This is an etched sheet by Bernhardt Wall. This etching was likely removed from a book entitled Lincoln by Edwin Markham and Bernhardt Wall.
Oval Shaped Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

This a reproduction portrait of Abraham Lincoln, likely removed from a magazine. On the back, there is an unrelated advertisement featuring animals.
Oval Shaped Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

An oval shaped portrait of Abraham Lincoln from his first inaugural address, dated March 4th 1861. This object was likely removed from a magazine. On the back of the page, there is an unrelated advertisement for Town Cottons.
The Peacemakers

from a painting by George Peter Alexander Healy (American, 1813-1894)

A reproduction painting featuring Abraham Lincoln aboard the River Queen with General Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, Admiral Porter.
Advertisement for Hal Holbrook As Sandburg's Lincoln

produced by National Broadcasting Company (American, 1926-present)

This is a promotional card for NBC production entitled "Hal Holbrook As Sandburg's Lincoln." The promotional card features Hal Holbrook in costume as Abraham Lincoln.
Cover of the Colgate Alumni News from February 1964

published by Colgate Alumni News (American,1904-present )

This is a cover for the Colgate Alumni News from February 1964. This magazine cover features a photograph of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The Gettysburg Address

from painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (American, 1863-1930) and published by Paw Paw Plastic Laminating Company (American)

This artifact is a promotional Flyer for “The Pageant of A Nation” featuring artwork by J.L.G. Ferris. Abraham Lincoln is featured standing on a stage before a crowd.
Cover of New Yorker magazine from November 29, 1976

artwork by Saul Steinberg (American, born Romanian,1914-1999) and published by the New Yorker (American, 1925-present)

This is a cover of the New Yorker magazine from Novovember 29th, 1976. The artwork on the front cover has a Thanksgiving theme and features Abraham Lincoln at a table with a group of people. The artwork on the front cover was designed by Saul Steinberg.
The Law: Key To Freedom

artwork by David Tripp and published by the American Bar Association Journal (American, 1915-present)

A cutout caption from cover of the American Bar Association Journal from July 1975 issue [1092B].
Cover from American Bar Association Journal from July 1975

artwork by David Tripp and published by the American Bar Association Journal (American, 1915-present)

This is a cover from the American Bar Association Journal from July 1975 [1092A]. The front cover features a reproduction of a painting by David E. Tripp. The artwork work features Abraham Lincoln. 1092A removed to Restricted Box.
Cover of New Yorker magazine from July 5th 1976.

artwork by Lou Myers (American, born French, 1915-2005) and published by the New Yorker (American, 1925-present)

This is a cover of the New Yorker magazine from July 5th 1976. The front cover features a profile of Abraham Lincoln framed by famous quotations. The artwork was designed by Lou Myers.
Advertisement for Life of Abraham Lincoln by John Locke Scripps

Indiana University Press and John Locke Scripps

An announcement for the book Life of Abraham Lincoln by John Locke Scripps. This advertisement was produced by the Indiana University press.
Cover of New Yorker magazine from May 3, 1976

artwork by Saul Steinberg (American, born Romanian,1914-1999) and published by the New Yorker (American, 1925-present)

This is a cover from New Yorker magazine dated May 3, 1976. This magazine covers features a painting by Steinberg which depicts Abraham Lincoln and stylized Lincoln cent. On the back of the page, there is an advertisement for Shalimar by Guerlain.
An Advertisement for The Greatening of Abraham Lincoln by Edgar DeWitt Jones

Lincoln Book Shelf and Edgar DeWitt Jones

Announcement of the book The Greatening of Abraham Lincoln written by Edgar DeWitt Jones. This advertisement was produced in 1946. The front of the advertisement features a log cabin. The back of the advertisement features a standing portrait of Abraham L
Announcement for Delayed Publication for Edward J. Jacob’s Lincoln Book

Edward J. Jacob

Announcement for delayed publication for Edward J. Jacob’s Lincoln Book. Moved from 12 February 1951 to 12 February 1952. This advertisement is signed by author.