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Abraham Lincoln.
- Creator:
- L. Prang & Co.
- Location:
- Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston
- Origin Date:
- 1861
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 13 15/16 in x 11 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.1539
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
The print features a bearded Abraham Lincoln positioned at a three quarter view facing slightly to his left. Lincoln wears a black jacket, white collared shirt, and black bow tie. Only the bust of Lincoln is depicted. There are elements of shadow above his right shoulder and to the left of his left arm. The words "Abraham Lincoln." appear at the bottom of the image in block letters, with the publisher's information below that. "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1861 by L. Prang & Co. in the clerk's office of the district court of Mass." is printed in italics below the publishing information. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum