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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, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1861/02/24 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6.1 cm Order a Copy

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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