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A. Lincoln

Creator:
H. Wright Smith, Benjamin B. Russell
Location:
Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 10 7/8 in x 9 1/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.1531
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

The line and stipple engraving features a head and shoulders vignette portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. He is depicted facing toward the viewer's right and wearing a black coat and vest, along with a white collared shirt and black bow tie. There is a slight shadow around Lincoln's arms and shoulders. A facsimile of Lincoln's signature appears below the image. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum