Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-52
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #:
GLC05111.02.0004
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 6.1 cm
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O-52. Shows Lincoln seated at table. Variation of O-53, which shows the same scene, with the addition of a hat placed on the table. Graphite inscription on verso "O-52," "**Book" and "94.621." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Blue ink stamp on verso: "McAllister & Brother 728 Chestnut Street Philadelphia." (MOMA exhibit #94.621, by previous owner.)
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