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Portrait of Jefferson Davis
- Creator:
- Blelock & Company
- Location:
- Louisiana, New Orleans
- Origin Date:
- 1850-1870
- Materials:
- paper, print
- Measurements:
- overall: 17 1/8 in x 15 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0010
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This lithograph depicts Jefferson Davis from the waist up, facing the viewer's right. He wears a dark suit with black bow tie and white collared shirt. His hair is parted to the side and is worn long over his ears. He is clean shaven except for a long goatee. "Lith. & Published by Blelock & Co. 130 Canal St. New Orleans" is printed under the image. The print is framed within an oval mat. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
