Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, 1863
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Photolithograph
Date Made
1910-1930
Subject Date
1863
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Photolithograph made 1910-1930 from an 1863 photograph by Alexander Gardner, Washington, D.C.
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]
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