In Memoriam
This carte-de-visite memorial card shows Lincoln in an oval portrait with the words "Abraham Lincoln." Over the portrait appears "In Memoriam," and underneath is the caption, "Born February 12th, 1809 Died April 15th 1865." Handwritten on the back is the legend, "Card sold for 5c in NY [illegible] at the time Lincoln lay in state in City Hall N.Y.C." This would place the time of sale around April 24, 1865. This is one of many similar cards produced to commemorate Lincoln's death.
Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University
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anonymous. "In Memoriam". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 8, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/243
anonymous
1865
Document from Apr. 24, 1865
This carte-de-visite memorial card shows Lincoln in an oval portrait with the words "Abraham Lincoln." Over the portrait appears "In Memoriam," and underneath is the caption, "Born February 12th, 1809 Died April 15th 1865." Handwritten on the back is the legend, "Card sold for 5c in NY [illegible] at the time Lincoln lay in state in City Hall N.Y.C." This would place the time of sale around April 24, 1865. This is one of many similar cards produced to commemorate Lincoln's death.
Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University
Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution, as defined here. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum of Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN.
anonymous
April 24, 1865