"The Father and the Saviour of Our Country," 1865
THF121326 / "The Father and the Saviour of Our Country," 1865
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Artifact Overview
During the late 19th century, no one would have equated Abraham Lincoln with the most esteemed American of all time, George Washington. Opinions about President Lincoln were too divisive. But the more Lincoln was paired with Washington, the stronger his reputation grew until, by the early 20th century, Lincoln--"man of the people"--eclipsed the more aristocratic Washington in popularity.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1927
Subject Date
1865
Creator Notes
Photograph of an 1865 print.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.833.48363
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen Back
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Width: 7.938 in
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