Object Details
depicted
Lincoln, Abraham
maker
Ensign & Bridgman
Description
This hand colored commemorative portrait bust of Abraham Lincoln lists the President’s birth and death dates below his image. (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) It also includes images of three of his past residences: his childhood home at Knob Creek in Kentucky, his house in Springfield, Illinois, and his first home in New Salem, Illinois.
Edward Hooker Ensign partnered with Erastus Bridgman and Thomas Fanning in 1854, forming Ensign, Bridgman, & Fanning. Their business operated until 1863, when Fanning left, and then it continued as just Ensign & Bridgman until 1868. Based in New York City, this firm primarily produced illustrated maps, but produced this commemorative Lincoln print after his assassination, capitalizing on the popularity of the late President’s image.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Harry T. Peters "America on Stone" Lithography Collection
date made
after 1868
ID Number
DL.60.3193
catalog number
60.3193
Object Name
Wood engraving
Object Type
Wood Engraving
Physical Description
ink (overall material)
paper (overall material)
Measurements
image: 14 in x 10 in; 35.56 cm x 25.4 cm
place made
United States: New York, New York City
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
U.S. National Government, executive branch
Architecture, Historic Residences
Carriages
Architecture, Domestic Buildings
related event
Civil War
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_325434