Printing Block, Portrait of Abraham Lincoln, 1860-1900
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Artifact Overview
Thomas Irwin Starr (1903-1965) had a lifelong interest in President Abraham Lincoln. He began collecting Lincoln-related materials at an auction in 1929. Starr, editorial director for publications at Michigan Bell Telephone Company, amassed a collection of Lincolniana and wrote several books and articles about our 16th President. This printing block reproduces a photograph of Lincoln taken around the time he became President.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Printing block (Printing surface)
Date Made
1860-1900
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.143.793
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 0.75 in
Length: 2.5 in
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