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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The First Fort Dearborn

Chicago Historical Society

The object features a reproduction of a drawing of Fort Dearborn. The fort was built in 1803 and was named for General Henry Dearborn, then Secretary of War. The structure, however, was destroyed in the Fort Dearborn Massacre in 1812, a battle between United States troops and Potawatomi Native Americans where the latter saw victory.
Chicago's First Post Office

Chicago Historical Society

In the image, Chicago's first post office is depicted. In the image, a covered wagon drawn by two horses rests in front of a log structure. A man stands in the doorway looking out. Other structures are pictured in the background.
Wisconsin Infantry at Allatoona Pass 1864

Clive R. Wooster

The print features a standing portrait of a Union Civil War Soldier in uniform. He stands aiming a rifle. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
EARLY HOME OF THE LINCOLNS IN ILLINOIS

Rhodes and McClure

Nineteenth century print; ""Early Home of the Lincolns in Illinois."" The image depicts a bucolic scene with tress, lumber and a small wooden cabin. There is a man depicted walking with an hatchet. There is also a woman standing inside of the cabin. Around the house is a log fence.
THE JOINT HIGH COMMISSION

Philip Meeder

Steel engraving: ""The Joint High Commission."" In the foreground of this image, there is a large circular shaped table with ladies sitting in chairs. In the center of the image, there is a smaller circular table with six men sitting at it. In the background, there is a box with several men watching the center of the room. The image is situated within an ornately decorated room, complete with portraits, large curtains and a podium.
Lawyer Lincoln Travels over the Circuit Roads

Lloyd Ostendorf

The print features an image of Abraham Lincoln traveling by carriage. He sits with a paper in his lap as the horse leads the way.
Union Commanders

William Notman

Repro. of 19th century composite photo: ""Union Commanders."" Originally pub. by Notman Photo Co. of Boston. This photograph includes depictions of assorted Union leaders including, President Abraham Lincoln, Admiral David G. Farrugut, General William T. Sherman, General George Henry Thomas, General George Gordon Meade, General Ulysses S. Grant, General Joseph Hooker, General Philip Henry Sheridan, and General Winfield Scott Hancock. In the foreground of the image, there is a picture of a women on the home front. On the right-side of the foreground, there is also a women that is caring for a wounded solider. In the background of the image, there is several images including portraits of generals and leaders. There is also several murals of patriotic soldiers and monuments.
Young Attorney Abraham Lincoln at the Circuit Court

Lloyd Ostendorf

The print features an image of Abraham Lincoln practicing law in front of the circuit court in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois. His client was Mr. Popejoy.
Illinois Republican State Nominating Convention

Lloyd Ostendorf

The print features an image of Abraham Lincoln at the Illinois Republican State Nominating Convention at Decatur, Illinois, 9-10 May 1860.
Surrender of the "Tennesee," Battle of Mobile Bay

The image depicts a scene from the Battle of Mobile Bay, which resulted in a Union Victory.
W. T. Sherman

The image depicts a portrait of William T. Sherman, a Union general during the American Civil War.
Battle of Chancellorsville

Harle

Steel engraving: ""Battle of Chancellorsville..."" In the foreground of the image, there are numerous soldiers with weapons moving toward the battle scene. One solider is on a horse and is depicted to leading the advance. In the center of the image, there is a solider holding the Confederate flag. In the background of the image, there is a small structure which is surrounded by trees. The sky is depicted as cloudy.
General P. G. T. Beauregard

Clive R. Wooster

The print features a scene depicting P. G. T. Beauregard mounted atop a horse. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
General Robert E. Lee C.S.A

Library of Congress

The object features a sepia-toned image of General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate States of America. Lee is pictured in his army uniform from the chest up.
The Old Christian County Courthouse

Lloyd Ostendorf

The print depicts the Christian County Courthouse located in Illinois. Abraham Lincoln is shown in the foreground. Other townspeople are pictured in the background as pigs run around the scene.
Chicago-1892

Chicago Historical Society

The image comes from a Currier & Ives original that depicts what the city of Chicago looked like twenty years after the Great Fire of 1871.
Lincoln's Farewell At Springfield

Donna Predmore and Pioneer Advertising

Etching: ""Lincoln's Farewell At Springfield..."" From boxed set: ""Abraham Lincoln In Illinois,"" etchings by Donna Predmore, pub. by Pioneer Advertising. Abraham Lincoln is depicted standing on a train car. Abraham Lincoln is shown addressing a crowd. The the background, there is several buildings and partially obscured depiction of trees.
Fishers Regiment of North Carolina

Clive R. Wooster

The print features a standing portrait of a Confederate officer in uniform. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
The Battle of Winchester-Ricketts's Advance against Rodes's Division on the Morning of September 19, 1864

The image depicts a scene from the third Battle of Winchester, which took place on 19 September 1864. It resulted in a Union Victory.
Fort Pillow

Illustrated London News

Steel engraving: ""Fort Pillow."" In the forground, there is a series of earthen forts or mounds. There is also a depiction of a large river. In the center, there is three soliders and two ships. One of the soliders is standing next to an American flag.
11th Regiment of Infantry Louisiana

Clive R. Wooster

The print features a portrait of Confederate States of America soldier. The soldier holds a rifle in his proper left hand. It is a part of a collection of thirty prints. Possibly hand colored.
The Battle of the Crater, from an Oil Painting

The image depicts a scene from the Battle of Petersburg Crater, which resulted in a Confederate Victory. The image shows the enemies charging one another at the battle line.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois

Donna Predmore and Pioneer Advertising

Two-part box for print set: ""Abraham Lincoln In Illinois,"" etchings by Donna Predmore, pub. by Pioneer Advertising. This is the container for the print set. It has a reddish-brown color and is ornately decorated with a rail, axe and the outline of the boundaries of the state of Illinois. The words and images are printed in a silver like color.
Major-General George G. Meade U.S.A.

Library of Congress

The object features a sepia-toned image of Major-General George G. Meade. In the image, Meade is pictured in his Union army uniform from the waist up.
Abraham Lincoln speaks at Winchester, Scott County, Illinois

Lloyd Ostendorf

The print depicts Abraham Lincoln speaking in Winchester, Scott County, Illinois in favor of repealing the Kansas-Nebraska Act.