Hearse at Indianapolis

Full Title

Hearse at Indianapolis

Description

This image shows the hearse used to carry Lincoln's casket in Indianapolis. Soldiers stand around the hearse, while an eagle statue, with its wings spread open adorned the top of the hearse. The hand writing on the left reads "Hearse at Indianapolis."

Source

Huntington Digital History Library, photST Glover (8)

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

Cite this Item

Ridgway Glover. "Hearse at Indianapolis". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/835

Item Type

Photograph

Creator

Ridgway Glover

Date

April 30, 1865

Dimensions

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

Region

Union states