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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-53

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0006 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Photograph Date: 1861/02/24 ca. Pagination: 1 carte de visite
10.0 x 6.1 cm
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O-53. Shows Lincoln seated at table. Variation of O-52 which shows the same scene without a hat placed on the table. Graphite inscription on verso "O-53." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

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