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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