1866

Carpenter, Francis Bicknell, 1830-1900

Print

Title: The First reading of the Emancipation Proclamation...[engraving after Carpenter]

One engraving depicting the First reading of the Emancipation Proclamation based on the painting by Francis Bicknell CArpenter dated 1866. Steel engraving by A. H. Ritchie after the painting by Francis B. Carpenter. Fully titled "The First Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the Cabinet. From the original picture painted at the White House in 1864." Large "premium engraving from 'The Independent.'" The image depicts Lincoln and his cabinet at his first reading of the proclamation, ending slavery in states still in rebellion. From left to right the men are identified (per the…

GLC10020

circa 1887

Carpenter, Francis Bicknell, 1830-1900

Postcard

Title: Signing the Emancipation Proclamation

One postcard of the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Depicts Abraham Lincoln and members of his cabinet. From an original painting by F.B. Carpenter. Reverse side contains a summary about the painting and signing of the document.

GLC08878.1230