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Smyser, G. H., fl. 1860 [Depiction of Lincoln and family]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08879.03 Author/Creator: Smyser, G. H., fl. 1860 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1865 Pagination: 1 engraving : b&w ; 25.1 x 36.3 cm. Order a Copy

Depicts Lincoln with his wife Mary Todd and sons Robert Todd, William Wallace, and Thomas Lincoln circa 1860. Lincoln reads to Thomas, the youngest. Mary and their other two sons are seated around a dining room table. Contains an obviously false copyright date of 1808. Mounted on yellow backing.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926
Lincoln, William Wallace, 1850-1862
Lincoln, Thomas, 1853-1871

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