Prints

This class includes prints from the nineteenth, twentieth and twenty first centuries. Many prints are in color while others are black and white.

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Court week was as good as a fair

Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

Color print, "Court week was as good as a fair..." Depicts A. Lincoln and courthouse. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. In the center of the image, there is a rendering a brick courthouse. In the foreground, the image, there are renderings of people, houses and a horse drawn wagon.
Lincoln's boyhood home

Phil Austin

Lincoln's boyhood home. From set of six etchings by Phil Austin, relating to the life of A. Lincoln. This black and white etching depicts Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home. There are several renderings of log cabins and a well. In the far left side of the image, there is a depiction of a covered wagon.
J. A. Early

STE Prints Ltd.

A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Confederate military officer Jubal Anderson Early.
Lincoln on Horseback Diorama

Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

Color print, depicts young A. Lincoln on horseback. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print in which Abraham Lincoln is depicted on horseback. Abraham Lincoln is also depicted with a book in his left hand.
69TH N.Y. Regiment at Bull Run, July,1861

A print depicting a scene from the First Battle of Bull Run, Virginia, which took place in July 1861.
Abraham Lincoln as a storekeeper

Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

Color print, "Lincoln was the half-owner of the Lincoln-Berry Store..." Depicts A. Lincoln as a storekeeper. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted standing behind a counter at the Lincoln-Berry Store. Ann Rutledge is depicted facing Abraham Lincoln.
A Note about the Lincoln Dioramas

Paul M. Angle, Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

Sheet of explanatory text accompanying set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. This print includes information about objects 4708.1-4708.15. The print also information about the publisher and image creators.
A. E. Burnside

STE Prints Ltd.

A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Ambrose Everett Burnside, a Union Army general in the American Civil War.
N. B. Forrest

STE Prints Ltd.

A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Confederate Army General Nathan Bedford Forrest.
The Emancipation Proclamation was the most important step

Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

Color print, "Many people said that the Emancipation Proclamation was the most important step......" Depicts A. Lincoln and Cabinet. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln sitting at a table with his cabinet. Abraham Lincoln is depicted looking at a document.
The Last Life Portrait of Lincoln

Matthew Wilson

The color photolithograph features a reproduction of a framed portrait of Abraham Lincoln created by Matthew Wilson. The portrait features Lincoln in a black suit from the chest up. It is surrounded by a gold oval mat and gold frame. A short description is included on the reverse of the object.
T. J. Jackson

STE Prints Ltd.

A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Confederate military officer Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson.
Abraham Lincoln

Douglas Volk, New York Graphic Society, and Mellon Collection at the National Gallery of Art

Color reproduction of painted right side bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Douglas Volk.
Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg

Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

Color print, "...we here highly resolve that those dead shall not have died in vain..." Depicts A. Lincoln at Gettysburg. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. A color reproduction print which depicts Abraham Lincoln giving the Gettysburg Address in front of a crowd of people. Abraham Lincoln is depicted standing on an elevated podium.
125. Abraham Lincoln.

Perry Pictures and M. P. Rice

The object features a sepia-toned portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The portrait is a reproduction of a photograph originally taken by Andrew Gardner [Ref. O-77].
Charge of U.S. Cavalry at Dug Spring, Missouri, August 1861

A print depicting a skirmish between Union and Confederate forces at Dug Springs in August 1861.
Battle of Rich Mountain, Virginia, July 1861

A print depicting the Battle of Rich Mountain, which took place in July 1861. In the print, soldiers are shown rushing a battlefield.
The Lincoln Dioramas from the Chicago Historical Society

Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

Envelope for set of prints [4708.1-15] and sheet of explanatory text [4708.17] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. On the front of the envelope, there are ornate letters in maroon/ red font color. There is flowery side images surrounding the Lincoln Diorama title. The envelope is heavily worn and shows signs of aging.
John E. Wool

STE Prints Ltd.

A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of John Ellis Wool, one of the oldest generals to serve in the American Civil War.
A Lawyer's Time and Advise Are His Stock in Trade

Wayne Slezak and ABA Journal

The color print depicts an Abraham Lincoln look-alike seated at table with a computer. Lincoln is seated in a white chair and gazes at the computer. A black top hat and coat hang in the background.
The American Soldier, 1863, Engineer Officer, Infantry Sergeant. Western Theater.

H. Charles McBarron Jr.

Description provided by U.S. Center of Military History:
Battle of Carthage, Missouri, July, 1861

A print depicting the Battle of Carthage, which took place in July 1861. In the image, Union soldiers are shown facing the enemy line, which appears in the background.
CLOUDS GATHER

John Fulton and Larry Miller

Reproduction color print, ""Clouds Gather."" From print set commissioned by Larry Miller for his album entitled "The Rebellion - The Tale of the Confederacy." This set was released by MGM Includes portion of verse on front and reverse. Artwork by John Fulton.
Jefferson Davis

STE Prints Ltd.

A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederate States of America.
From the upper deck, Lincoln looked down upon a group of slaves

Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.

Color print, "From the upper deck, Lincoln looked down upon a group of slaves..." Depicts A. Lincoln on steamboat. One of a set of prints [4708.1-15] in envelope [4708.17] with sheet of explanatory text [4708.16] depicting the Lincoln Dioramas at the Chicago Historical Society. Abraham Lincoln is depicted on the upper level of a boat. Abraham Lincoln is shown looking toward the slaves. In the background, there are renderings of trees, houses and another ship.