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Oldroyd, Osbourne
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Lincoln, Abraham
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Logan & Lincoln, P.G.
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Logan, Stephen Trigg
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Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-
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Brady, Mathew B., ca. 1823-1896
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Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
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Illinois Heritage Association
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Hesler, Alexander, 1823-1895
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Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
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German, Christopher S., active 19th century
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Butler, Preston
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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Alschuler, S. (Samuel G.), 1826-1882
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Chicago Historical Society
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Church, William
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Cole, H.H.
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Currier & Ives
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J & W Cary
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Kellogg
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Lincoln, Abraham
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Pearson, W.P.
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Richards, F.D.
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Unknown
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Wenderoth & Taylor (Philadelphia)
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Whipple, A.J.
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A. W. Davis
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Adams, W.\Manufacturers - Jonroth
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B. M. C.
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Baillie
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Banks, Gould & Co.
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Beckars, A.
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Brayman, M.
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Brenner, Victor D.
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Browning, Orville Hickman
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Buckley, Fred
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Burns, Robert
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Byers, Abraham B.
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Clay, Henry
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Cole, Thomas
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Conant, Solomon
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Currier, N
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Currier, N.
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D. Appleton & Co.
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David ___ckin_on
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Dickens, Charles
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Dixon, Paul
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Drake, Benjamin
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Dresser, Reverend Charles
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E. Howard & Co.
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E.H. Butler & Co.
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Early American Museum
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Elliot, L.A.
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Ellis
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Fassett, S. M. (Samuel Montague)
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Grogan Photo
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Harkey, George M.
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Haynes, James Edward
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Herring, J.F.
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Hill, Joseph
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House mice
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Illinois National Bank
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Illinois State Journal
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J & G.S. Gideon, Publ.
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J. Clementson
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J. Hoover, Publisher
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Jackson, Billy Morrow
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Jackson, Calvin
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Joslin, Amon J.T.
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Keen & Lee, Publishers
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Kurz, L.
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Lee, James
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site (Springfield, Ill.)
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Lincoln, Mary Todd
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Livingston, John
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Lowett, John D.
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Mack, E.
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Matheny, N.W., clerk
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Max Lau Colortype Co.
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McIntyreTile Co.
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McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.
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McNitt, Sophronia
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Merriam
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Miller, Patricia L.
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Moynihan, Patrick
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Nast, Thomas
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Neal and Pate
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New York Times
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Newcomb, Charles J.
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Nixon, Richard M.
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Nutt & Barkley, Springfield, ILL
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Oldroyd, Osbourne
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Oldroyd, Osbourne H. (Osborn Hamline), 1842-1930
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Phillips, G.
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Porter, James W.
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Pratt, C. E.
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Pratt, D.C.
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Rice, Samuel A.
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Ritchie and Hess, Printers
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Rogers, John
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Royal Oak
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Russell, F.T.
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S.P.
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Sartain, William
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Scherr, Emilius N.
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1858
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1857
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1865-04-24
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1869
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ca. 2001
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Language
eng
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lat
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Publisher
H. M. Higgins
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Lee & Walker
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Marsh, J.
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Oliver Diston & Co.
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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Presidents--United States--Portraits
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Furnishings
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Victorian
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Antebellum
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Furniture
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Print
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Art
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Seat furniture
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Chairs
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Decor
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Home
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Decoration
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Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
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Prints
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Communication
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Dinnerware
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Funeral
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1860
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Assassinations
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Book
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Books
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Jewelry
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Table
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Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862
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Hair
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Lithograph
7
Memorabilia
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Publishing
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Wood
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Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865
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Ceramic
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Civil War
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Image
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Keepsake
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Music
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Photography
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Springfield, IL
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Adornment
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Dresser, Rev. Charles
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Election
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Mail
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Oldroyd, Osbourne H. (Osborn Hamline), 1842-1930
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Photo
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Sculpture
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Written Communication
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Chest of drawers
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Coin
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Edwards, Ninian W., 1775-1833
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Federal
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Ford's Theater
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Household
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Housing
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Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926
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Lincoln, Thomas (Tad), 1853-1871
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Money
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Newspapers
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Paper
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President
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1861
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Candelabra
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Catafalque
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Ceramicware
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Children
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Washington, George, 1732-1799
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Bed
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Cane
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Chicago, Illinois
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Clock
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Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 103
Printing Press, c. 1830
Book, "A Compilation of the Statutes of the State of Illinois, N.H. Purple, Part II (Chicago: Keen & Lee, 1856)
Booklet, patriotic lyrics from the Civil War
Commemorative Coin, depicting Lincoln and slogans
Postcard of photo taken during Abraham Lincoln's funeral
Rocking chair, belonging to the Lincoln Family
Print of homes of famous Americans
Framed print of George Washington
Framed print of summer scene
Print of Lincoln's funeral procession in Chicago, IL
Cushion, typical of fabrics available to Abraham Lincoln in mid-western Illinois
Booklet, recovered from Lincoln Home
Latch Assembly, believed to be original hardware, installed by Lincoln circa 1855
Cane, from Lincoln Home
Secretary, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Dining table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Jar, typically used during Abraham Lincoln's residence in Springfield, IL 1844-1861
Loveseat, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Cake Stand, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln
Seashell, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln
Drawing of the Sitting Room of the Lincoln Home
Postcard of the Lincoln Home (southwest view)
Photo of Richard M. Nixon signing Bill for Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Daybed, belonging to Lincoln Family
Cream pitcher, belonging to the Lincoln Family
Dining chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Cradle, used by Lincoln family
Photographic print, depicting the Ninian W. Edwards Home, Springfield, IL
Book, leatherbound Bible
Pennant, souvenir of Lincoln Home
Bracelet, Antebellum jewelry
Framed print of barnyard scene
Print of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Home and horse
Framed print of allegorical subject
Settee, built specially for Abraham Lincoln
Fragment of Envelope free-franked by Abraham Lincoln
Asahel Gridley, businessman, McLean County, Illinois
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Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 103
Image | 1861 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A detail from a large photograph made by F. D. Richards in Philadelphia on February 22, 1861, at a flagraising at Independence Hall at sunrise at which the President-elect spoke briefly, leaving before the exercises were over. Mr. Lincoln may be seen directly above the single star to the left in the flag draped over the railing of the platform. Another photograph was made of...
Printing Press, c. 1830
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The noted abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy (1802-37) is believed to have owned this press, which is in the collection of the Chicago Historical Society.
Book, "A Compilation of the Statutes of the State of Illinois, N.H. Purple, Part II (Chicago: Keen & Lee, 1856)
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A Compilation of the Statutes of the State of Illinois, N.H. Purple, Part II (Chicago: Keen & Lee, 1856). Stamped with ink on inside back cover page, "Property of O.H. Oldroyd". Binder torn but still complete. L 9 3/4" x W 6 11/16" x D 2 1/4".
Booklet, patriotic lyrics from the Civil War
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Thin, softcover booklet of patriotic lyrics from the Civil War (1861-1865). Pink cover with picture of Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. Inner cover 38-star flag, back cover features eagle, shield, and flag. Lyrics illustrated with insignia and pictures. Cover: "The Good Old Songs/We Used To Sing./Price Ten Cents/Published BY O.H.Oldroyd/..." Titles include "Marching Through Georgia", ...
Commemorative Coin, depicting Lincoln and slogans
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Copper coin showing Abraham Lincoln and slogans. Profile of Lincoln, beardless, facing right, inscriptions around rim. Back has laurel wreath around slogan & inscriptions along rim, on bottom is engraver's name. Obverse: "Abraham Lincoln Born Feb.12.1809" Reverse: "Republican Candidate 1860/No More/Slave/Territory" Diam 1 1/4" x D 1/16".
Postcard of photo taken during Abraham Lincoln's funeral
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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.
Rocking chair, belonging to the Lincoln Family
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Small black horsehair-upholstered rocking chair. Very low arms from front seat rail at seat height, running back rising to little knobs at elbow height. Bottom rim on front seat rail. Front legs modified cabriolet, back bowed rockers curve down at back and are cut off at front. H 32 3/4" x W 20" x D 17".
Print of homes of famous Americans
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Wood engraving showing a collage of homes in various "frames", surrounded by dasies. Homes are numbered and ID'd with a key. Homes are: Webster, Washington, Lincoln and Garfield birthplaces, Monticello, Mt. Vernon, Lincoln Home, and the Hermitage. Lincoln Home has large tree blocking the view from front, with a lean-to attached to kitchen. Lincoln Home is #6. L 10" x W 7".
Framed print of George Washington
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Wood and papier mache oval frame. Molded flowers at compass points. Remnants of scallop molding on rim, contains portrait of George Washington. He wears a dark suit with white shirt and high collar. He holds a sword in his left hand. L 18" x W 16".
Framed print of summer scene
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Cottage Life - Summer, lithograph showing young boy in red playing stick-n-hoop on walk leading to white Greek-revival style mansion. Mother in red skirt and white blouse sits with two daughters under tree. Daughters are playing with dolls. In background are two or three gentlemen on horseback. L 17" x W 12 3/4".
Print of Lincoln's funeral procession in Chicago, IL
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Funeral Service of President Lincoln at Chicago, Illinois. May 1- Removing the Coffin From the Funeral Train to the Catafalque- From a Photograph by Alschuler. Lithograph on newsprint, mounted on white paper. Large crowd lines street, soldiers carry coffin toward large catafalque under canopy. Catafalque under center of three arches with various mottos on them, many flags an...
Cushion, typical of fabrics available to Abraham Lincoln in mid-western Illinois
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Rectangular shaped cusion with khaki colored fabric on bottom and three sides. Top is blue and khaki, resembling pillow ticking. Front edge is blue cut velvet, as is cord around the top. W 17 5/8" x D 15 3/8" H 3 3/4".
Booklet, recovered from Lincoln Home
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Booklet. "Speech of M ____ Wilson, of N. Hampshire,/ The Political Influence of Slavery..." Printed on the last leaf is "16", providing pages in length. L 3 1/2" x W 6 5/8".
Latch Assembly, believed to be original hardware, installed by Lincoln circa 1855
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Shutter latch keeper. Metal bent to form right angle. One leg has two screw holes, other leg has rectangular hole (7/8" x 1/2") in center bottom. Thickly covered in cracked, light brown paint on top, sides, and bottom, except around screw hole leg.
Cane, from Lincoln Home
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Tree-branch cane made from elm wood. Branch is in a natural state with smaller branches sawed off at intervals from top to bottom. Rustic appearance. Dark brown. L 37" x Diam. 1 3/8".
Secretary, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Tall secretary desk with glass front, four bookcases on top, enclosed bottom cupboard, fold-out desk tray. Bookcase has double doors wtih six panes of glass in each door, desk tray which is covered with green felt, rests on two pullout sticks with small gold knobs. Bottom cupboard has double doors with two rectangular wooden panels. Dimensions: Bookcase H. 54 1/2" L. 48"...
Dining table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Drop-leaf, gate-leg, walnut Empire style dining room table. Gate legs hinged on left side, folding into right side of base. Six legs, turned, with rings at various intervals. Rounded turning near foot, with rounded feet. H. 28" L. 40" W. 43 1/2", Leaves W. 17", Center W. 19".
Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Caned seat Late Empire side chair. Seat is a modified shield shape. Back has two curved rails. Back legs are slightly curved, front legs cyma curve. Wide, flat, bowed stretcher at front, two rounded stretchers at each side. One round stretcher at back. Identical to LIHO 26 & 27. H 32" x W 16" x D 16".
Jar, typically used during Abraham Lincoln's residence in Springfield, IL 1844-1861
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Pottery jar with round base and slightly flared sides. Has nip in rounded flare lip. Yellowish glaze on outside, but does not cover all the way to bottom. Inside is ridged, lightly glazed. H 6 3/4" Diameter 4 3/4".
Loveseat, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Small mahogany sofa or loveseat, black horsehair upholstery, serpentine rail with carved rose and open Molding. Legs and seat rail have carvings as well. Legs have carved petals, and center has fruit-like carving (pineapple?). Thin arms, top rail ends with scrolls, sofa seat wedge-shaped, arms curve into back. L 66" x H 19" x D 20".
Cake Stand, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln
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Glass cake plate on stand, pedestal base, turned stem, fluted column effect at top of stem. Plate has rim side, base is hollow, but stem is solid. H 8", Diam. 11".
Seashell, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln
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Abalone seashell. One half of seashell, outside has encrustations, five holes, mother-of-pearl lining inside. L 7 1/2" W 5 3/4".
Drawing of the Sitting Room of the Lincoln Home
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Drawing of the Sitting Room of the Lincoln Home, facing south, as it appeared in late 1860 or early 1861. Published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper on March 9, 1861.
Postcard of the Lincoln Home (southwest view)
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Black and white photograph of the Lincoln Home from the southwest. House is white with black shutters. Large flagpole in corner behind fence. Lattice-type porch encloses front door. Square metal plaque mounted on front fence, with a sign to the right marked "Lincoln's Home". L 13.6 W 8.6 cm.
Photo of Richard M. Nixon signing Bill for Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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Photo of President Richard M. Nixon, signing the Bill creating the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, as part of the National Park Service, on August 18, 1971.
Daybed, belonging to Lincoln Family
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Caned day bed. Two caned round arms fit onto bed with screw key. Ring-turned legs and supports, opens up and has 13 round supports for mattress, etc. The mattress is missing. L 54" H 28" x W 26 1/2".
Cream pitcher, belonging to the Lincoln Family
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Ceramic cream pitcher. Cream color, octagonal base, rounded octagonal shape. H 2 1/4" x W 6" x D 2 1/4".
Dining chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Hitchcock-style chair, painted black with gilt stencilings, turned side rails, top rail and middle splat stenciled. Front legs and front stretcher turned, single side and back stretchers. H 35" x W 14" x D 14".
Cradle, used by Lincoln family
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Large cradle of black walnut on rockers. Sides have turned dowels, ends are solid with curved top. Slats hold mattress. H 31 1/2" x W 29 1/2" x L 48 3/8".
Photographic print, depicting the Ninian W. Edwards Home, Springfield, IL
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Reproduced photo of the Ninian W. Edwards Home, Springfield, IL. Taken directly from front. House has two distinct sections and two low wings on either section. Left section has wing, deep porch, double windows, mansard roof, and vertical board door. Right section is set up from left, arch fanlight over door on left, bracketed style (also on left). Snow on ground, two small ...
Book, leatherbound Bible
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Leather-bound Bible, large, embossed with gilt decorations, rebound spine & corners. Cover has decorative border around man holding up a stone tablet, under "S.A. & S.B. Corneau". Color lithographs on frontpiece & title page
Pennant, souvenir of Lincoln Home
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Blue felt triangle with gold trim and blue tassels at end. Same end has silk-screened image of Lincoln Home in florescent colors. House is white with hot pink shutters, matching the brick retaining wall. Many multicolored trees surround. A flag pole is in the corner of the house. The perspective of the home is off, and some details are missing. As the pennant narrows, in whi...
Bracelet, Antebellum jewelry
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Bracelet of crocheted human hair band and stone clasp
Framed print of barnyard scene
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Interior scene of a barn with animals (horses, pigs, goat, rabbits, ducks, cat, rooster, pigeons, goose) and man and woman. Horses stand to right of scene. Black horse is covered with a blanket that a cat is laying on. Center of picture shows the middle beams with harnesses hanging from it and the farmer's wife holding a rabbit in her apron. Farmer is in left scene reaching ...
Print of Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Home and horse
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Mr. Lincoln, Residence and Horse/In Springfield, Illinois... On His Return. Lincoln on horseback, riding black horse, in front of home, waves top hat to crowd of well-dressed people. From SW corner. Lincoln's picture is based on reverse of photo taken Feb. 9, 1864. L 22" x W 17 1/4".
Framed print of allegorical subject
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Stages of a Man's Life from Cradle to Grave
Settee, built specially for Abraham Lincoln
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Hardwood brown painted bench with arm rests, shaped seat and slightly curved backrest designed for comfort. Simple design on backrest resembles Windsor chairs. It is 81" long, 20" wide, and 32" high.
Fragment of Envelope free-franked by Abraham Lincoln
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Fragment of white envelope, free-franked by Abraham Lincoln. Sent to Mrs. Sprigg, Lincoln's Washington DC landlady for the room he rented while serving as a U.S. Representative from 1847-1849. Also legible is the word "Resent". Dimensions are 3 3/16" long, and 5 1/2" wide.
Asahel Gridley, businessman, McLean County, Illinois
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Asahel Gridley, McLean County's first millionaire, had much to say about early farming. Gridley is recognized as one of the first citizens to arrive in Bloomington, Illinois. He arrived there in 1831 and played a role in the founding of the first newspaper and telegraph office. He was a prominent businessman, lawyer and a politician. He was also a friend of Abraham Linco...
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