8 November 1863
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Photograph
Title: [Full length seated portrait of Lincoln]
Printed signature in Lincoln's hand beneath portrait: "Your obt. servt. A. Lincoln" Lincoln is seated in an armchair known as a "Brady Chair," which previously belonged to the House of Representatives. The original portrait was taken on November 8, 1863, shortly before Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg address. Philp & Solomons published this enlarged print in 1865. Identified numerically in Lloyd Ostendorf's published collection of Lincoln photographs as "O-79." Stained, with water damage. Fragile.
GLC05111.01.0466