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The Wedding of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd
- Creator:
- Lloyd Ostendorf
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1981
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 14 1/2 in x 11 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.1181
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This print depicts the artist's modern day conception of the wedding of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd. The wedding occurred on November 4, 1842, in the parlor of the home of Mary Todd's older sister, Elizabeth Edwards with the Episcopal Reverend Charles Dresser officiating. The bride and groom are depicted standing in front of the fireplace during the short ceremony. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
