Engraving, "Lincoln and His Family," 1866
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Artifact Overview
Produced as a memorial in 1866, this image presents the Lincolns around a center table in an idealized White House. Older son Robert stands behind the table while the youngest, Tad sits at his father's feet. On the wall is a portrait of William, who died of Typhoid in 1862. A bust of George Washington presides over the scene, making a visual connection between the two great presidents.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1866
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Engraving by William Sartain after the painting by Samuel Bell Waugh. Print published by Bradley & Company, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.332.323
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 21.5 in
Width: 28 in
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