Hearse and Coffin in Philadelphia

Full Title

Hearse and Coffin in Philadelphia

Description

Image title take from heading placed on the left side of the photograph. This picture clearly shows the coffin of President Lincoln and the hearse that carried his body through the streets of Philadelphia. A large crowd gathers around the hearse, as onlookers are visible on the roofs, awnings, and from the windows, as well pressed in all around the hearse. Additionally, this image clearly shows the honor guard that escorted Lincoln's hearse.

Source

Huntington Digital History Library, photST Glover (1)

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.

Tags

• funeral train

• mourning

• body

Cite this Item

Ridgway Glover. "Hearse and Coffin in Philadelphia". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed November 22, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/834

Item Type

Photograph

Creator

Ridgway Glover

Date

April 1865

Dimensions

8.3 x 17 cm (3 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.)

Region

Union states