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1866 ca.
Unknown
[Abraham Lincoln]
Oval photograph of engraved portrait of Lincoln. With two one-cent tax stamps on verso. (Dating based on use of tax stamps.)
GLC02912.02.01
1 October 1862
Forney, John Wien (1817-1881)
to Abraham Lincoln
Secretary of the Senate J.W. Forney recommends William Cole, Esq., editor of the "Irish American," for a paymastership in the U.S. army. Cole also comes recommended by Bishop John Hughes, General Michael Corcoran, Horace Greeley, and New York...
GLC02086.01
no date
[Lithograph of Abraham Lincoln]
Oval lithograph of a portrait of Lincoln. Printed at bottom, "Late President of the U.S. assassinated April 14, 1865."
GLC08879.01.09
Donaldson & Elmes
Oval lithograph of a portrait of Lincoln. With decorative border.
GLC08879.01.08
[Engraving of Abraham Lincoln]
Engraving of Lincoln sitting in an armchair with a book in his lap. Based on a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Adhered to a cardboard backer board. Bottom of page is cut off.
GLC03878.02
n.d.
Bickwell, W. H. W. (ca. 1850-1865)
[Portrait of Abraham Lincoln]
Print of a pen and ink drawing of Lincoln from the waist up without a beard. Issued to the members of the Bibliophile Society.
GLC08879.01.03
1861-1877
Abraham Lincoln's face only
GLC08880.129
Wilson, J. J. & W.
Oval engraving from a painting by John A. O'Neill. Published by Elias Dexter and Son.
GLC08879.01.06
6 October 1862
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Abraham Lincoln endorsement of William Cole].
Lincoln recommends, possibly to Secretary of War Stanton, that William Cole, Esq., editor of the "Irish American," be appointed to a paymastership in the U.S. Army. Originally written on p. 4 of an integral blank leaf of the letter of recommendation...
GLC02086.02
1860
Currier & Ives
[Color print depicting Abraham Lincoln]
The caption underneath this print describes Lincoln as the Republican candidate for sixteenth President of the United States. A red drapery serves as a backdrop for this oval-shaped print. Published by Currier & Ives. Note along the bottom of the...
GLC02132.01
1866
Bonhajo, Louis (fl. 1939)
[Print of a painting of Abraham Lincoln]
Profile view of Lincoln's head and shoulders. Depicted without a beard. Copyrighted and printed by R.L. Parkinson from a painting by Louis Bonhajo. With text at bottom entitled, "Lincoln's First Nomination - May 1860." The text describes how...
GLC08879.01.02
circa 1866
Kellogg, E.B. & E.C. (fl. 1866)
Justice, Liberty, Equality [Portrait of Abraham Lincoln]
Chromolithographed oval bust portrait of Lincoln surrounded by a wreath, with dove of peace at top and "Justice, Liberty, Equality" on tri-color ribbon at bottom. Printed with caption "Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth President of the United States. Born...
GLC04245
Abraham Lincoln entering Richmond, April 3, 1865
Engraving by J. C. Buttre from a drawing by L. Hollis. Published by B.B. Russell & Co., Boston. Shows Lincoln with his son Tad on a visit to Richmond. African American men, women, and children are rejoicing around him.
GLC05866
1960
Turner, Justin G. (fl. 1960-)
The Carvalho Portrait of Abraham Lincoln
GLC08880.071
Marshall, William Edgar (1837-1906)
[Engraving of portrait of Abraham Lincoln]
Artist's proof signed in lower right corner, "Wm. E. Marshall."
GLC03201
1864
[Chromolithograph oil portrait of Abraham Lincoln, framed]
Idealized oil chromolithograph of Lincoln mounted on wooden backing within an oval wood frame. Published by E. C. Middleton & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
GLC02914
Buttre, John Chester (1821-1893)
Abraham Lincoln President of the United States
Done after a Mathew Brady photograph. Shows Lincoln surrounded by an emblematic border done by New York illustrator William Momberger. The images in the borders portray the defeat of the dragon "Secession," freed slaves, western emigration, rural...
GLC05239
12 February 1913
Bernstorff, Count J. (fl. 1913-)
Abraham Lincoln as the Germans Regarded Him
GLC08880.079
1865
Departure of the Remains (of Abraham Lincoln)
GLC09118.12
Serz, John (ca. 1810-ca. 1878)
Abraham Lincoln President of the United States signing the Emancipation Proclamation
Black and white engraving showing Lincoln seated at a table with the Holy Bible, facing forward with a handwritten copy of the Emancipation Proclamation in his left hand. Engraved by John Serz after a painting by W. E. Winner. Published by John...
GLC03531
1860-1939
Collection of prints, engravings, cartoons depicting Abraham Lincoln and others [Decimalized .01- .11]
GLC08879.01
14 May 1737
Tisk, Henry (fl. 1737-)
[to Abraham Harding]
the authors wish for a meeting of proprietors
GLC02891.007
27 January 1737
[receipt for Abraham Harding]
GLC02891.004
for preaching
GLC02891.005
9 February 1737
GLC02891.006
4 November 1737
[receipt of Abraham Harding]
GLC02891.018
Moquet, Francis (fl. 1737-)
for entertainment of the proprietors at their meeting
GLC02891.019
10 November 1737
Marcy, Moses (fl. 1737-)
GLC02891.020
10 May 1739
for entertainment of the proprietors
GLC02891.027
17 October 1739
Cheney, Joseph (fl. 1737-)
GLC02891.029
12 December 1739
Dwight, John (fl. 1737-)
GLC02891.030
Priest, R. R.
Lincoln and Family
White mount. Image of Lincoln and son Tad looking at Brady album, with Mary Lincoln, Robert Lincoln, and portrait of Willie Lincoln added. Photo of engraving. [O-93 variant].
GLC05136.14
1722/09/08
"Instructions for Mayor Abraham Schuyler"
Abraham Schuyler is ordered to settle in the Seneca's country for 12 months in an effort to trade with the Far Nations, and invite them to Albany to trade with the English settlers. Schuyler is directed to tell the Far Nations that the English offer...
GLC03107.02150
Mason & Co. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Lincoln campaign songster.
Title page states songster is for the use of clubs and contains all the most popular songs. Miniature book with woodcut of Lincoln on paper cover and printer's advertisements on back cover. Intended for the 1864 presidential election. Uncut...
GLC00676.01
10 June 1737
Rice, Caleb (fl. 1737-)
[receipt for Captain Abraham Harding]
GLC02891.009
18 July 1737
[receipt for Capt. Abraham Harding]
GLC02891.011
21 October 1737
GLC02891.012
9 December 1737
GLC02891.016
Greeley, Horace (1811-1872)
The Life of Lincoln
Tribune Tracts no. 6. Extra-illustrated biography with engravings of Lincoln, the Executive Mansion, the Capitol, and a Lincoln-Hamlin electoral ribbon depicting Lincoln pasted in first few pages. Published by Horace Greeley & Co.
GLC03012
15 July 1783
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Benjamin Lincoln
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Writes respecting the arsenal and magazines to let Lincoln know that his orders are "impracticable" to execute. Reminds Lincoln that he is the President of the Massachusetts branch of the...
GLC02437.02291
circa 1878
Bradley & Rulofson.
[Cabinet photograph of Joshua Abraham Norton]
Signed "Emperor Norton." Three-quarter profile photograph of a seated Norton. He is wearing an officer's uniform.
GLC02729.01
14 December 1782
Later copy. Writes that Major Villefrance, who will deliver the letter, hopes to receive a promotion. He has not been promoted since he joined the service in 1777. Writes that he has been very successful as Commanding Engineer and is highly...
GLC02437.01744
23 August 1862
Punch, or the London Charivari
Lincoln's Two Difficulties
Reproduced from Punch.
GLC05603.02.88
Lithographs depicting Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin following their nomination as Republican candidates for President and Vice President respectively [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC02132
[metallic token with lithograph of Lincoln]
Metallic token painted black with gold designs and gold back. Center of token has colored lithograph of Lincoln under glass
GLC05136.53
February 1954
Announces presentation of Lincoln painting to the Governor to commemorate Lincoln's birthday
GLC08880.095
8 July 1817
Hewson, John (1744-1821)
to Rufus Lincoln [incomplete]
Says Lincoln's daughter reports his health is as good as can be expected. Hewson says his health has been poor since last winter and that he was confined to the house for eight or nine weeks. Says God wanted him to live in order to help his youngest...
GLC03849.04
Murray, Robert J. (fl. 1950-)
photo of bust of Lincoln
GLC08880.092
circa 1820
Undated, circa date inferred from other letters in the collection. Note in pencil in different hand says page 13 is the last, but it is missing here. Pages numbered 5-12 so beginning and end of letter are missing. After escaping to New Jersey...
GLC03849.08
4 April 1836
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to Solomon Lincoln Esq.
Pontificating on the history and intentions of the Pilgrims and the Founding Fathers, and on the important principles to be learned from America's collective history. Also giving his views on freedom of religion and freedom of speech and the limits...
GLC07868
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