Lithograph from May. 1, 1865

Abraham Lincoln: Memorial Print

  • Full Title

    Abraham Lincoln: Memorial Print

  • Description

    This image depicts an obelisk to President Lincoln, while Columbia looks on in a dress of blue and red, weeping at the loss of the President. An American covers the top of the obelisk while a wreath surrounds Lincoln's name and rests over the inscription: Born Feby. 12 1809/ Ours the Cross/ His the Crown/ Assassinated April 14, 1865. Additionally, broken shackles are noticeable near the base of the obelisk.

  • Source

    Huntington Digital Library, Pr. Box 680

  • Rights

    Use of this item for research, teaching and private study is permitted with proper citation and attribution. Reproduction of this item for publication, broadcast or commercial use requires written permission. For permission, please contact Huntington Digital Library, San Marino, Ca.

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    unknown. "Abraham Lincoln: Memorial Print". H. H. Lloyd & Co. . Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 7, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/824