Memorial

Full Title

Memorial to Lincoln's Life and Death
Description

Framed collection of carte-de-visite memorial cards depicting the life and death of President Lincoln. In the top half, the American eagle is surrounded by two portraits of President Lincoln. The bottom center card shows the apotheosis of Lincoln, with George Washington welcoming Lincoln into heaven with a laurel wreath. On the left is a photo of Lincoln's family. The bottom right card is a photo of Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, by photographer Alexander Gardner.The carte-de-visite are presented in a decorative wooden frame with ivory inlays.
Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
Rights

This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast, or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
Tags
- honoring
- mourning
Cite this Item

anonymous. "Memorial to Lincoln's Life and Death". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/788

Physical Object from May. 1, 1865

Memorial to Lincoln's Life and Death

Description

Framed collection of carte-de-visite memorial cards depicting the life and death of President Lincoln. In the top half, the American eagle is surrounded by two portraits of President Lincoln. The bottom center card shows the apotheosis of Lincoln, with George Washington welcoming Lincoln into heaven with a laurel wreath. On the left is a photo of Lincoln's family. The bottom right card is a photo of Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth, by photographer Alexander Gardner.The carte-de-visite are presented in a decorative wooden frame with ivory inlays.
Source

Springer Collection, Oakland University Special Collections
Rights

This item may be reproduced and used for any purpose, including research, teaching, private study, publication, broadcast, or commercial use, with proper citation and attribution.
Creator

anonymous
Date

May 1, 1865
Dimensions

14 1/8"w x 15"h