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May 1865
unknown, fl. 1865;
[Lincoln funeral caisson in New York]
One photograph of Abraham Lincoln's funeral caisson dated May 1865. Shows the funeral caisson stopped in front of the Clinton Market on a cobblestoned street.
GLC05111.01.0007
Fassett, Samuel M. (fl. 1859)
[Fassett] Photographer Chicago
One photograph of the road where Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois may have been located, taken by Samuel M. Fassett. Fassett's name appears to be rubbed out on mount; full title taken from pencil inscription underneath. Image shows...
GLC05111.01.0008
03 May 1865
Ingmire, F. W. (1822-1876)
President Lincoln's house, with Congressional Delegation
A print of a photography taken by Fredrick William (F. W.) Ingmire of the Congressional funeral delegation outside the house of Abraham Lincoln. Taken on May 3rd, 1865, the day before Lincoln's funeral. The Lincoln house is draped in banners and...
GLC05111.01.0009
1863
[Tennessee State Capitol]
A print of a photograph of the Tennesse State Capitol in Nashville, TN. Crisp, detailed image of the state house surrounded by a barren landscape. Log breastworks can be seen surrounding the base of the building. The building was constructed between...
GLC05111.01.0248
1860 ca.
Richards
Salt print of Stephen A. Douglas. [1860 ca.]
Half-length portrait by Richards with his label pasted on verso. The image is not dark and there is discoloration from liquid drops, possibly ink or paint, speckled irregularly over the image. Other speckles may be the result of chemical reaction.
GLC05111.01.0286
1858 ca.
Whitehurst
Oval portrait of William H. Seward by Whitehurst [salt print] [1858 ca.]
Shows a slightly younger and less "craggy" Seward than people are used to. There is some loss of image (esp. in the hair) from artist's halo effect.
GLC05111.01.0308
1860's ca.
Unknown
Portrait of Reagan, Post Master General, C.S.A., Texas.
Painted or retouched cabinet card size photograph.
GLC05111.01.0368
1865
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
[Seated portrait of Andrew Johnson]
Full-length seated portrait of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States. Johnson is seated next to a small round table with a statue on it. The same chair and table are also featured in several Gardner photographs of President Lincoln...
GLC05111.01.0475
Honorable Mr Pitt Fessenden, 1/2 length oval portrait.
Inscription on verso: "Hon Mr Pitt Fessenden."
GLC05111.01.0573
J. D. Bright of Indiana, bust portrait. [maquettte] [salt print]
Inscription on verso in F.H. Meserve's handwriting: "J. D. Bright, of Indiana. This photograph was from the studio of M. B. Brady Washingtion touched up for reproduction by reduction to the small size in vogue. The Meserve Collection, N.Y." Notation...
GLC05111.01.0581
Hon. Michael Hahn, seated bust portrait. [maquettte] [salt print]
Image is attached to a folded cover which has an oval cut out to display the portrait. The image has been painted for rephotographing. Inscription on cover: "Hon. Michael Hahn. 1830-1886. Republican Gov. Louisiana. 1864." Inscription below image:...
GLC05111.01.0582
Mr. Curtin, 3/4 length seated portrait. [salt print]
Curtin is dressed in civilian clothes and seated with his legs crossed and hands together. The image has been touched up [painted] for rephotographing. Inscription on verso: "Curtin." From the Meserve Collection.
GLC05111.01.0594
1865 ca.
Small delegation and honor guard at Lincoln's Tomb, Springfield, Ill. [1865 ca.]
The image shows the entrance to Lincoln's tomb in Springfield, Illinois. A small delegation stands near the entrance and two boys are seated on a bench to the left. An honor guard stands at attention on the hill above with a drummer on the left...
GLC05111.01.0606
1942/01/19
Abraham Lincoln vignette with TLS [January 19, 1942]
The image is a small vignette print of Abraham Lincoln. The print was with a letter (5111.01.0525) from F.H. Meserve to Dr. Warren of the Lincoln National Life Foundation dated 01/19/1942. Inscription on verso in Meserve's handwriting reads: "Bought...
GLC05111.01.0626
1860/06 ca.
Abraham Lincoln, bust portrait [profile], Hesler [cabinet card]. June 1860 ca.
Faint graphite inscription on verso: "Taken June 1860 By Alex Hesler at Springfield after the nomination." Printed below image: "Hesler 70 State Street Chicago." Notation on verso: "#2."
GLC05111.01.0632
1858/10 ca.
Abraham Lincoln, bust portrait [ambrotype], Harrison [cabinet card]. [October 1858 ca.]
Inscription on verso: "H. W. Fay- This photograph was taken directly from an ambrotype taken at Mon Mouth Ills for which Mr. Lincoln sat on Oct 9th 1858. 2 days after the great Lincoln Douglas debate at Galesburg. Clarke E[illegible] Galesburg Ills...
GLC05111.01.0634
Abraham Lincoln, 1858 vignette from ambrotype [cabinet card]
Inscription on verso: "Century ambrotype-or as I call it-the Magie ambrotype-made in the morning of 12-day 12 as L. wrote the questions he __founded to Douglas at the __fort debate, for J.K. Magie, who was with L on that trip of debates. Copy was...
GLC05111.01.0636
Hon. Preston Brooks, 1/2 length standing [vignette] [salt print] [cabinet card]
Inscription on verso: "Hon. Preston Brooks" Additional inscription on verso: "(attacked Sumner)." There is a piece of mounting tape still attached to the upper left corner. The image has been painted. From Brady Archives, mounted on cabinet card...
GLC05111.01.0644
1861-1865 ca.
Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia.
A view of the Capitol Building in Richmond, from across a park. Soldiers relax on the grounds with stacked arms arranged in rows and errected small cooking fires. Inscription on verso: "View in Capitol Grounds, Richmond." Numeric notation on verso:...
GLC05111.01.0718
Courthouse in Petersburg, Virginia.
A View of the Petersburg, Virginia courthouse, with the Treadway and Johnson Stove warehouse on the right side of the image. A sign on the buidling mentions "tin ware" and wood. Inscription on verso: "Courthouse Petersburg,Va." Numeric Notation on...
GLC05111.01.0723
Fairfax Courthouse
Image of the Courthouse at Fairfax, Virginia. Two men sit next to a well, while several others are mounted on horses. To the periphery of the building several other people are seen. Inscription on verso: "Fairfax Court House." Numeric notation on...
GLC05111.01.0911
1914-1918
Keystone View Company
President Pointcare and Marshall Joffre Visiting Officers' Quarters on the Somme Front.
President Raymond Poincare and Marshall Joseph Joffre visit the Officers' Quarters at the Somme camp. In the center, President Poincare and an aide are in conversation. Marshall Joffre, the Commander-in-Chief of the French forces during World War I...
GLC09584.082
2 February 1966
United Press International
[Photograph of Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink ]
One black-and-white photograph taken by United Press International dated February 2, 1966. Pictured is Represenatitve (D-Hawaii) Patsy Takemoto Mink reading Washington's Farewell Address. According to the wire transfer information, Mink was the first...
GLC09852
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