Abraham Lincoln, 2599-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1896-02-15

GUSN

GUSN-392984

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Description

The image is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, depicted within an oval frame. Lincoln is shown wearing a suit with a bow tie and a noticeably distinct hairstyle and beard. The portrait is framed and set against a plain background. The photograph was taken on the balcony of the White House, March 6, 1865 by H. E. Warren and was copied at Bostonian society.

Details

Descriptive Terms

portraits
black-and-white photographs
cabinet photographs
ambrotypes (photographs)
presidents
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

7817

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025778
B-Series negative 2599-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

ca. 1925-03-00

Reference Code

PC022.001.001.001.2599-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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