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Lincoln and Anne Rutledge at New Salem, Illinois
- Creator:
- Fletcher Ransom, Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway Company
- Location:
- Illinois, Joliet
- Origin Date:
- 1930-1943
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 18 in x 22 3/8 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.2724
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This print is a reproduction of a painting by artist Fletcher Ransom which was used on the Chicago and Illinois Midland Railway calendar for the year 1933. The artist depicted Abraham Lincoln as store clerk and postmaster in New Salem, Illinois, leaning over the store counter speaking with Anne Rutledge, daughter of the tavern owner where Lincoln boarded. Pasted on the reverse is a brief explanatory text supplied by Lincoln authority, Paul M. Angle. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
