Currier & Ives framed print of Lincoln lying in state

Full Title

Currier & Ives framed print of Lincoln lying in state

Description

Framed lithographic print by Currier & Ives of President Lincoln lying in state in his casket on April 24th and 25th, 1865 in City Hall in New York. Frame is walnut trimmed and the inner edge is lined in gold.

Transcription

"The Body of Martyr President, Abraham Lincoln. Lying in state at the City Hall, NY April 24th & 25th, 1865."

Source

Montgomery County Historical Society

Rights

Use of this item for research, teaching, and private study is permitted with proper citation. Reproduction of the item requires our written permission for publication, broadcast or commercial use. Request for such must be made in writing, outlining in detail the items to be reproduced and requested use of the reproduction. For permission, please contact Victoria Johnston at vjohnston@lane-mchs.org.

Tags

• grief

• mourning

• funeral

Cite this Item

Currier & Ives. "Currier & Ives framed print of Lincoln lying in state". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/829

Item Type

Lithograph

Creator

Currier & Ives