Lithograph "Mrs. Lincoln," circa 1862
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At the time this lithograph was made, Mary Lincoln faced many difficulties generated by political divisions within the nation. She also faced difficulties balancing her White House social responsibilities with rivalries and intrigues circulating during the Civil War. Mary worked hard as First Lady, including redecorating the public and private rooms in the White House as well as the purchase of new china.
At the time this lithograph was made, Mary Lincoln faced many difficulties generated by political divisions within the nation. She also faced difficulties balancing her White House social responsibilities with rivalries and intrigues circulating during the Civil War. Mary worked hard as First Lady, including redecorating the public and private rooms in the White House as well as the purchase of new china.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1862
Subject Date
circa 1862
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.332.115
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 9.875 in
Inscriptions
Printed below image: MRS. LINCOLN / Pub. By R.R. LANDON, AGT. 88 LAKE ST. CHICAGO.
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