Abraham Lincoln.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by F. P. Whiting American, born 1840

PublisherPublished by Phelps & Watson American, 1859 - 1864

Dateprobably 1863

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 12 x 8 11/16in. (30.5 x 22.1cm)
Sheet (height x width): 14 1/8 x 9 7/8in. (35.9 x 25.1cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionA bearded man is seated in an armchair. He wears a coat, vest, pants, shoes, shirt and necktie. His left arm rests on the arm of the chair. His right arm rests on a table covered with a tablecloth. On the table are two books, a quill pen in an elaborate inkwell with the figure of a soldier on it, and a sheet of paper. The word "PROCLAMATION" is legible at the top of the sheet. The signature "A. Lincoln" is visible at the bottom. In the background is a paneled wall. Fringed drapery tied back with a cord with tassels is at the right. A patterned carpet is on the floor.

Object number2003.258.0

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "ABRAHAM LINCOLN. / SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. / Immortalized his name by the PROCLAMATION OF EMANCIPATION January 1st 1863 / whereby more than THREE MILLIONS of HUMAN BEINGS were declared / FOREVER FREE."

On verso, lower right, in pencil, "consv CPC 1987" "S St J. Morgan" "Dwr 50" and accession number.

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