Postcard of photo taken during Abraham Lincoln's funeral
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Title | Postcard of photo taken during Abraham Lincoln's funeral |
Description | Sepia-tone postcard of photo taken during Lincoln's funeral in 1865. Home is decorated with black flags and drapes at windows, white swags at roofline and vines in corners, for mourning. Large group of people in front and around yard. L 14.1 W. 8.8 cm. |
Interpretation | Abraham Lincoln's assasination and funeral touched off a series of photographs and memorabilia. |
Lesson Plans / Themes | |
Learning Standards | 16 History |
Author or Creator | Rice, Samuel A. |
Source | Springfield, IL |
Subject / Keywords | |
Spatial Coverage | Progressive |
Temporal Coverage | 1908 |
Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
Resource Identifier | LIHO 9437 |
Date Created | 03/28/03 |
Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Postcard of photo taken during Abraham Lincoln's funeral |