Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, 1863
Add to SetSummary
President Abraham Lincoln made himself readily available to many photographers of the era, leaving a large and varied photo legacy. This photolithograph copy made in the early twentieth century, beautifully reproduces the original photo made by Alexander Gardner in his Washington, D.C., studio on Sunday, November 8, 1863. This close-up view of Lincoln's head and shoulders is considered by many to be the greatest portrait of President Lincoln.
President Abraham Lincoln made himself readily available to many photographers of the era, leaving a large and varied photo legacy. This photolithograph copy made in the early twentieth century, beautifully reproduces the original photo made by Alexander Gardner in his Washington, D.C., studio on Sunday, November 8, 1863. This close-up view of Lincoln's head and shoulders is considered by many to be the greatest portrait of President Lincoln.
Artifact
Photolithograph
Date Made
1910-1930
Subject Date
1863
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Creator Notes
Photolithograph made 1910-1930 from an 1863 photograph by Alexander Gardner, Washington, D.C.
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
36.612.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 16.75 in
Width: 10.75 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten on back in ink: Abraham Lincoln by Gardener [sic]
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
