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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Presbyterian Church Bell Rubbing, 2002
Stevens Productions
The object is a pencil rubbing of the inscription that appears on the largest chime of the bells located at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. The bells were dedicated by Mary Lincoln Isham, Abraham Lincoln's granddaughter, in honor of her late grandfather, who attended church there in the years before his death. The rubbing is enclosed in a white protective cover.
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HARPERS FERRY.
Rembrand t Peale; Harpers Ferry Historical Association; and Museum Press, Inc.
Color repro. of painting by Rembrandt Peale: ""Harpers Ferry. 1814."" Pub. by Harpers Ferry Historical Assn. The artifact includes a bucolic scene in the rolling West Virginia hills. There is river flowing between mountains. There are a series of small homes on the water front. Small trees dot the coastline. The sky is depicted as cloudy with hints of blue.
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MARYLAND HEIGHTS: SIEGE OF HARPERS FERRY.
William MacLeod; Harpers Ferry Historical Association; and Museum Press, Inc.
Color print; ""Maryland Heights: Siege of Harpers Ferry. 1863."" Repro. of a painting by William MacLeod. Pub. by Harpers Ferry Historical Assn. This is a bucolic scene with Union soldiers looking over from a mountain. There is a large river in the center of the image. Beyond the river, there is a depiction of a town.
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In the fall of 1862, the President made a surprise visit to the Army of the Potomac
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "In the fall of 1862, the President made a surprise visit to the Army of the Potomac...." Depicts A. Lincoln with Gen. McClellan and officers at Antietam. 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 standing with General George McClellan and the Army of the Potomac.
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Capitol Building, lL.
Phil Austin
Capitol Building, Ill. From set of six etching by Phil Austin, relating to the life of Abraham Lincoln. This black and white etching includes a rendering of the Illinois State capital building in the center of the image. There are several renderings of trees and partially obscured buildings in the background.
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Lincoln Memorial
Phil Austin
Lincoln Memorial. From set of six etchings by Phil Austin, relating to the life of Abraham Lincoln. This is a black and white etching. In the center of the image, there is a large white stone Obelisk. There is also an American flag on a large pole to the left of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Isaiah Thomas
American Antiquarian Society
Engraved bust portrait of Isaiah Thomas in presentation folder. The print was presented to Frank Williams from the American Antiquarian Society.
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Geo. B. McClellan
STE Prints Ltd.
A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of George McClellan, a Union general during the American Civil War.
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Robert Anderson
STE Prints Ltd.
A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Robert Anderson, a United States Army Officer during the American Civil War.
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5TH N.Y. Zouaves Charging At Great Bethel, Virginia, June 1861
A print depicting the charge of the 5th New York Zouaves at the Battle of Big Bethel Virginia in June 1861.
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James Longstreet
STE Prints Ltd.
A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Confederate Army General James Longstreet.
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Phil. H. Sheridan
STE Prints Ltd.
A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Philip Sheridan, a Union general during the American Civil War.
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R. E. Lee
STE Prints Ltd.
A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Robert E. Lee, commander of the Confederate States Army.
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Young Abraham Lincoln Rescues his Dog
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "When the wagon reached the bank Abe spied his dog..." Depicts young A. Lincoln rescuing his dog. 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 saving a dog during winter. There are renderings of horse drawn wagons in the background.
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Abraham Lincoln, 1869 Reproduction Print
George Peter Alexander Healy
The print is a reproduction of George P. A. Healy's Abraham Lincoln, an oil painting completed in 1887. The portrait features Lincoln seated in a chair with his proper right hand cupping his chin. This particular manifestation also includes two four cent Lincoln stamps at the bottom right corner of the image. A postmark has also been layered over the print and stamps. Due to water damage, the print has adhered to the frame's glass panel. The print was enclosed in a brown wooden frame (poor condition) but was removed for preservation. The glass-covered print has been backed with acid-free card stock and foam board and sealed with pH-neutral tape along the edges for additional support.
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The Assassination of President Lincoln
John Fulton and Larry Miller
Reproduction color print, ""The Assassination of President Lincoln."" 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.
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The Band
John Fulton and Larry Miller
Reproduction color print, ""The Band."" 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.
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Battle of Shiloh, April 6 and 7, 1862
Thure de Thulstrup and L. Prang and Company
Color bookplate from unidentified volume: ""Battle of Shiloh..."" Copyright 1888, by L. Prang, Boston. In the foreground of the image, there is a depiction of a Union solider dispatching a messenger. There is also a depiction of a Union officer ordering soldiers into battle on horseback. In the background of the image, there are numerous depictions of Union soldiers firing large cannons toward the left of the image. There is also renderings of trees with brown leaves.
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Trusting in Him who can go with me, and remain with you...
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Trusting in Him who can go with me..." Depicts A. Lincoln leaving Springfield. 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 addressing a crowd of supporters while standing on the end a train.
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Abraham Lincoln Portrait Print on Canvas
Bradley Schmehl
The canvas depicts a right-side bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The print also features the painter's, Bradley Schmehl, signature at the lower right corner.
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J. E. B. Stuart
STE Prints Ltd.
A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of James Ewell Brown ""Jeb"" Stuart, a general for the Confederate States during the American Civil War.
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Springfield Planned A great celebration for August 8th
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Springfield planned a great celebration..." Depicts A. Lincoln supporters in Springfield. 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 that depicts a crowd of Abraham Lincoln's supporters in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln and his family are depicted facing the crowd from the front of his home.
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Saturday evening the notification committee arrived by special train and went to the Lincoln Home
Works Progress Administration, Chicago Historical Society, and Wilcox and Follet co.
Color print, "Saturday evening the notification committee arrived by special train and went to the Lincoln Home..." Depicts A. Lincoln and notification committee. 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 in center, right side of the image. Abraham Lincoln is shown facing down at a document. There are renderings of several people in the room with Abraham Lincoln.
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Wade Hampton
STE Prints Ltd.
A reproduction of 19th century engraved bust portrait of Confederate military officer Wade Hampton.
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Lincoln home, Springfield, IL
Phil Austin
Lincoln home, Springfield, Ill. From set of six etching by Phil Austin, relating to the life of A.braham Lincoln. This is a black and white etching of Abraham Lincoln's boyhood home. There is a rendering of a large house with nine windows on the front. With at least four windows on the side. Numerous trees are depicted without leaves. There is also a rendering of an American flag on a pole adjacent to the house.