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Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Cooper Institute photo, O-17

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05111.02.0001 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington; New York Type: Photograph Date: 27 February 1860 Pagination: 1 carte de visite
10.2 x 6.0 cm
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O-17. Graphite inscription on recto "Lincoln." Graphite inscription on verso "196" and "O-17." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From photographic negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery." Ink inscription on image (pediment behind Lincoln's right elbow) "Brady N.Y."

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