Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-52
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0005 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 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 "94.622." Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From photographic negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."
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