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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Rare Book & Manuscript Library
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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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Creator
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
2
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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Date
1863
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1860
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1862
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1865
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1864
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1861
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1858
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1859
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1857
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1865-04-21
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1846
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1862-12-05
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1865-04-24
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1865~
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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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Subject
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
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Presidents--United States--Portraits
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Furnishings
85
Victorian
76
Antebellum
75
Furniture
42
Print
28
Art
25
Seat furniture
24
Chairs
23
Decor
18
Home
18
Decoration
16
Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882
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Prints
14
Communication
10
Dinnerware
9
Funeral
9
1860
8
Assassinations
8
Book
8
Books
8
Jewelry
8
Table
8
Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862
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Hair
7
Lithograph
7
Memorabilia
7
Publishing
7
Wood
7
Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865
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Ceramic
6
Civil War
6
Image
6
Keepsake
6
Music
6
Photography
6
Springfield, IL
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Adornment
5
Dresser, Rev. Charles
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Election
5
Mail
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Oldroyd, Osbourne H. (Osborn Hamline), 1842-1930
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Photo
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Sculpture
5
Written Communication
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Chest of drawers
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Clothing
4
Coin
4
Decorations
4
Edwards, Ninian W., 1775-1833
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Federal
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Ford's Theater
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Household
4
Housing
4
Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926
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Lincoln, Thomas (Tad), 1853-1871
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Money
4
Newspapers
4
Paper
4
Photograph
4
President
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Sewing
4
Souvenirs
4
1861
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Appearance
3
Bust
3
Candelabra
3
Catafalque
3
Ceramics
3
Ceramicware
3
Children
3
Coins
3
Cooking
3
Engraving
3
Hitchcock-style
3
House
3
Interior
3
Models
3
Newspaper
3
Petersen House
3
Political memorabilia
3
Postcards
3
Souvenir
3
Style
3
Washington, George, 1732-1799
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Architecture
2
Artifact
2
Author
2
Bed
2
Brick
2
Cane
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Chicago, Illinois
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Clock
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Commemorative
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Death
2
Drawing
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Earthenware
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Empire style
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Funeral rites and ceremonies
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Still image
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Marriage certificate, from the wedding of E.S. Barnes and Caroline Inslee
Drawing of the Front Parlor of the Lincoln Home
Commemorative plate of Lincoln Home exterior
Plaque, depicting Abraham Lincoln
Wall mirror, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Dinner Plate, belonging to the Lincoln Family
Book, "Acts and Resolutions Passed at the First Session of the Thirtieth Congress of the United States" (used by Abraham Lincoln during his service as a Representative to the 30th Congress)
Roofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home
Tablecloth, possibly used by Lincoln family
Calling Card, left by Abraham Lincoln at the home of Obediah Lewis
Trim 3, from Lincoln's catafalque
Desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Commemorative ribbon, originally used on Lincoln's catafalque during his funeral at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, IL
Douglas Life Mask
Postcard of Abraham Lincoln's Log Cabin
Exterior, Ford's Theater, where Lincoln was shot
Front Parlor, Petersen House, the house where Lincoln died
Print of the Lincoln Family in the White House
Book, "Revised Statutes of the State of Illinois
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Jesse K. Dubois
Stereoscope, belonging to Abraham Lincoln's children
Wall mirror, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Child's chair, owned by Abraham Lincoln, used by his fourth son, Thomas (Tad)
Rocking Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Rocking chair, owned and used by Mary Todd Lincoln
Bed Steps, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Soapstone Block, from Victorian/Antebellum Springfield, IL
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 47
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 48
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 55
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 58
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 63
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 64
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 66
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 68
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 74
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 75
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 85
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 3
Marriage certificate, from the wedding of E.S. Barnes and Caroline Inslee
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Yellowed marriage certificate for the wedding of E.S. Barnes and Caroline Inslee on November 24, 1842, in Springfield. The certificate is signed by N.W. Matheny. Note below printed area in ink: "Solemnized by me on the/day and date above written/Charles Dresser." Marked on back: "E.S. Barnes & Caroline S. Inslee No. 2802." L 7 3/4" x W 6".
Drawing of the Front Parlor of the Lincoln Home
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Drawing of the Front Parlor of the Lincoln Home, facing west, as it appeared in late 1860 or early 1861. Published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper on March 9, 1861.
Commemorative plate of Lincoln Home exterior
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Pink transfer-print plate of Lincoln Home exterior with border of flowers and vignettes of interior scenes. Clockwise from top: Dining room, front stair and hall, back parlor, front parlor, sitting room. Seam line visible in three flower clusters. Exterior view shows flagpole in corner, enclosed front porch, fire hydrant and mank bushes around foundation. On back of pla...
Plaque, depicting Abraham Lincoln
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Bronze relief plaque of Abraham Lincoln attatched to wood panel. Lincoln penny is embedded in lower right hand corner of wood panel. Card tacked to back of panel gives information on the artist and the work. One of three cast from the original plaster mold. Relief is L 30" x W 22".
Wall mirror, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Rectangular gilt gesso on wood molding frame mirror. Top outer edge is bevelled away from mirror, 1/2" wide, remainder of mirror slopes inward. One incised line 1/2" from outer ridge. 1" wide molding bevel cut to mirror outer ridge is closest to glass. Back of frame is flat with wide incised line 1 1/2" from outer edge. Mirror held in place by glued blocks and backed with se...
Dinner Plate, belonging to the Lincoln Family
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China dinner plate. In center is hand-painted small floral bouquet. On rim, at horizontal compass points is red flower sprigg. Diam. 9 1/2".
Book, "Acts and Resolutions Passed at the First Session of the Thirtieth Congress of the United States" (used by Abraham Lincoln during his service as a Representative to the 30th Congress)
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Acts and Resolutions Passed at the First Session of the Thirtieth Congress of the United States. Printed by Ritchie and Hess, printers, Washington. Published in 1848. Paper bound. Front cover missing, first pages darkly discolored and fragile. Four signatures, all "A. Lincoln", on front page, following page at top, on binding, and back. L 8 5/8" x W 5 1/2" x D 1".
Roofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home
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Roofing shingle made from milled wood. Distinct grain on wide part, weathered to almost black color. Found during 1987-1988 restoration. L 5 11/16" x W 1 1/8" x D 1/4".
Tablecloth, possibly used by Lincoln family
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White cotton tablecloth with fern pattern motif woven into fabric. Some staining, tears, fraying.
Calling Card, left by Abraham Lincoln at the home of Obediah Lewis
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Small, heavy paper calling card. Rectangular, beige in color (possibly due to aging), black ink
Trim 3, from Lincoln's catafalque
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Black wool fringe. Cord is looped and sewn together to form tape. First continues to form tassels before next loop of tape. Tassels made by cord, twisting back on self. Additional, thinner, cord sewn diagonal across front of tape in long and short sections in pattern. Excellent condition. L 20" x W 6 1/16".
Desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Dark stained pine desk. Two rows of open cubbyholes above desk lid. Lid has hinges and lifts up. Slant-top lid and writing area. Very plain, crude craftsmanship. H 74 13/16" x W 11 1/4" x L 26".
Commemorative ribbon, originally used on Lincoln's catafalque during his funeral at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, IL
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White silk grosgrain ribbon. Extremely fragile, rapidly disintegrating. L 21 1/2" x W 2 3/4".
Douglas Life Mask
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Stephen A. Douglas defeated Abraham Lincoln in the Senate election of 1858. They had debated across Illinois seven times. This is a life mask of Stephen A. Douglas created by Leonard Volk in 1857. Douglas, who was related to Volk by marriage, sent him to Rome in 1856 to perfect his craft. Upon Volk's return in 1857, he made a life mask of Douglas. This copy at the University...
Postcard of Abraham Lincoln's Log Cabin
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Postcard of "Abraham Lincoln's Log Cabin Built by Abraham Lincoln and his father in 1831, in Coles County, Illinois
Exterior, Ford's Theater, where Lincoln was shot
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Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C. is a popular historic site, operated by the National Park Service. It has been restored to its appearance April 14, 1865, the night that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
Front Parlor, Petersen House, the house where Lincoln died
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The front parlor of the Petersen House is restored to its appearance on the night of April 14-15, 1865. The house is operated by the National Park Service and is open to the public.
Print of the Lincoln Family in the White House
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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. ...
Book, "Revised Statutes of the State of Illinois
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Revised Statutes of the State of Illinois. M. Brayman, 1845. L 9" x W 5 3/4" x D 2 3/8".
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Jesse K. Dubois
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Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Jesse K. Dubois, one of Lincoln's neighbors in Springfield, concerning the presidential election. DuBois served with Lincoln as Whig in the Illinois General Assembly, and in 1865, Lincoln recommended DuBois for Illinois State Auditor, a position he held for eight years. This letter was given to the University of Illinois as a gift of Leonora H...
Stereoscope, belonging to Abraham Lincoln's children
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Wooden stereoscope for viewing stereographs (a.k.a. stereoptic cards), much like a modern "Viewmaster." Peering through the eye holes, the images would appear three-dimensional. Dimensions are 13.5", 11" wide , and 9 1/2" deep.
Wall mirror, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Small oval mirror, mounted on open carved back with two small shelves on either side, supported by open carved bracket. One shelf larger, with top that opens for storage space, supported by open-carved bracket beneath. H 27" x W 13".
Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Caned seat Late Empire side chair. Identical to LIHO 26, except that LIHO 27 has no front seat rim.
Child's chair, owned by Abraham Lincoln, used by his fourth son, Thomas (Tad)
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Low small Empire-style caned seat side chair. Modified shield-shaped seat, two back splats w/outlined carved, bowed back legs. Slightly cyma curved front legs, front stretcher curved and flat, two round stretchers at each side, round stretcher at back. H 26" x W 15" x D 13 1/2".
Rocking Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Unholstered rocker. Curved back, arm rails padded on top, extend around to front with scroll carving at hand grip. Carved line at seat
Rocking chair, owned and used by Mary Todd Lincoln
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Caned rocking chair, back full-caned except for top rail
Bed Steps, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Wooden steps. Two-steps, solid sides, open back with one dovetailed rail near bottom. H 10 1/2" x L 9 1/2" x D 9 1/2".
Soapstone Block, from Victorian/Antebellum Springfield, IL
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Rectangular soapstone block. Hewn rectangular iron at sides near top. H 17" L 9" D 2".
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 47
Image | 1862 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
Detail from an 8"x 10" photograph made by Mathew B. Brady about October 2, 1862, when the President visited General George B. McClellan at his headquarters at Antietam, Maryland.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 48
Image | 1862 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
Detail from an 8" x 10" photograph made by Mathew B. Brady about October 2, 1862, at Antietam, Maryland. In this and Number 47 Mr. John W. Garrett, president of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, is shown. Copied from a photograph which had been touched up.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 55
Image | 1863 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph made by Alexander Gardner on August 9, 1863, the day before the new gallery of the Gardner Brothers was opened to the public.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 58
Image | 1863 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph made by Alexander Gardner on November 15, 1863, four days before the speech at Gettysburg. Mr. Noah Brooks in Washington in Lincoln's Time stated that Senator Edward Everett's oration to be delivered at Gettysburg was in an envelope, which may be seen on the table.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 63
Image | 1862 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph by Mathew B. Brady believed to have been made in 1862.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 64
Image | 1862 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph by Mathew B. Brady believed to have been made in 1862.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 66
Image | 1862 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph by Mathew B. Brady believed to have been made in 1862.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 68
Image | 1861 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph by Mathew B. Brady made in Washington on February 23, 1861, the day the President-elect arrived for the inauguration. The original glass negative, different from Number 118, is in the Meserve Collection.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 74
Image | 1863 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph by Mathew B. Brady believed to have been made in 1863.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 75
Image | 1863 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph by Mathew B. Brady believed to have been made in 1863.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 85
Image | 1864 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph made by Mathew B. Brady on February 9, 1864. Mr. Robert Todd Lincoln stated to the compiler that he considered this to be the best photograph of his father. It is the most widely known of all the portraits of Lincoln, as it appears on the five-dollar bill.
Meserve Lincoln Photograph No. 3
Image | 1858 |
Frederick Hill Meserve Selected Photographs (Digitized Content)
A photograph of the daguerreotype made by P. Von Schneider in Chicago in July, 1858. Mr. Lincoln spoke in Chicago on July 10, 1858, to answer Senator Stephen A. Douglas, who had spoken there the day before.
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