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Jefferson Davis
- Creator:
- A. B. Davies
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1860-1900
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 16 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0719
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This woodcut engraving depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Confederate President Jefferson Davis later in his life. He is shown facing half toward the viewer's right wearing a dark suit, vest, and bow tie. He has a full beard. Below the image is the artist's name and copyright date: "A.B. Davies, copyright 1890," as well as a facsimile of Davis' signature. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum