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Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-49

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0002 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington; New York Type: Photograph Date: 1861/02/24 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite
10.1 x 6.0 cm
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O-49. Shows Lincoln seated at table. Imprint on recto "Abraham Lincoln." Graphite inscription on verso "O-49C." Photographers imprint in verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From photographic negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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