Printing Block of Abraham Lincoln and Son,Tad, 1864
THF155554 / Printing Block of Abraham Lincoln and Son,Tad, 1864
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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 the well-known image of Lincoln with his son Thomas (Tad).
Artifact Details
Artifact
Printing block (Printing surface)
Subject Date
1864
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.143.799
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Dimensions
Height: 2.375 in
Width: 2.25 in
Depth: 1.0 in
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