Print of the Lincoln Family in the White House
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| Title | Print of the Lincoln Family in the White House |
| Description | President Lincoln and Family Circle. Tinted portrait of Abraham and Mary Lincoln with their three sons in the White House. Classical decorations with views of water and US Capitol Building out the windows. Green center table. L-R, Robert in military uniform, Mary in orange dress with flowers in hair, Tad in blue uniform. Willie and Mr. Lincoln in black, Willie reads a book. Faces all similar. L 27 1/2" x W 22". |
| Interpretation | The Lincoln family became a popular subject for prints and many people displayed them proudly in their homes, just like the Lincolns did with prints of the Washingtons in their home. |
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| Author or Creator | J. Hoover, Publisher |
| Source | Transferred from Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C. |
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| Spatial Coverage | Middle Victorian, Springfield (Ill.) |
| Temporal Coverage | 1865/1870 |
| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 6766 |
| Date Created | 06/17/03 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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