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Engraving of the Lincoln family

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Descriptive Information

Title
Engraving of the Lincoln family
Coverage-Year
1866
Description
Engraved print "Lincoln and His Family." Shows Tad, Mr. Lincoln, Robert & Mrs. Lincoln gathered around a table at the White House. In the background is an ornately framed portrait of Willie, marble bust of Washington, an oval firescreen and ornate fireplace. L 28" x W 22".
Interpretation
After the Lincolns moved into the White House, they became a popular subject of prints and this version was one of the most popular. The portraits were based on individual photographs since only Mr. Lincoln and Tad were ever photographed together. Willie is shown in a frame on the wall as he had died in 1862, prior to the print being designed.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • American Communities in History
Learning Standards
  • 25-27 Fine Arts
  • 16 History
Author or Creator
Sartain, William  
Resource Type
Still image
Source
Transferred from Mahoning Valley Historical Library, Youngstown, OH
Coverage-Spatial
Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Prints  
  • Print  
  • Lincoln, Thomas (Tad), 1853-1871  
  • Lincoln, William  
  • Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926  
  • Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882  
  • Family  
  • Image  
  • Art  
  • Engraving  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
LIHO 9467
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitleEngraving of the Lincoln family
Coverage-Year1866
DescriptionEngraved print "Lincoln and His Family." Shows Tad, Mr. Lincoln, Robert & Mrs. Lincoln gathered around a table at the White House. In the background is an ornately framed portrait of Willie, marble bust of Washington, an oval firescreen and ornate fireplace. L 28" x W 22".
InterpretationAfter the Lincolns moved into the White House, they became a popular subject of prints and this version was one of the most popular. The portraits were based on individual photographs since only Mr. Lincoln and Tad were ever photographed together. Willie is shown in a frame on the wall as he had died in 1862, prior to the print being designed.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • American Communities in History
Learning Standards
  • 25-27 Fine Arts
  • 16 History
Author or CreatorSartain, William  
Resource TypeStill image
SourceTransferred from Mahoning Valley Historical Library, Youngstown, OH
Coverage-SpatialMiddle Victorian, Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Prints  
  • Print  
  • Lincoln, Thomas (Tad), 1853-1871  
  • Lincoln, William  
  • Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926  
  • Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882  
  • Family  
  • Image  
  • Art  
  • Engraving  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource IdentifierLIHO 9467
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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