Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-52

GLC05111.02.0005

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GLC#
GLC05111.02.0005-View header record
Type
Images
Date
1861/02/24 ca.
Author/Creator
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Title
Lincoln's first photographic sitting in Washington, O-52
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 carte de visite Height: 10.1 cm, Width: 6 cm
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

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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