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Abraham Lincoln portrait on glass
- Creator:
- William M. Prior
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1860-1873
- Materials:
- glass, acrylic
- Measurements:
- overall: 26 1/2 in x 21 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.0375
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
Color portrait of President Abraham Lincoln rendered on a piece of glass. He is wearing a black suit jacket, vest, bow tie and a white collared shirt. Lincoln is bearded and his hair is swept across his forehead. He is looking to the viewer's right. The background is a wash of olive green. The painting was done from a photograph taken of Lincoln on February 9, 1864, at Brady's Washington gallery. For more information on this portrait see "Lincoln Lore" Number 1543, September 1966, pages 1-2. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
