from May. 1, 1865

Two soldiers

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    Two soldiers keep watch over Lincoln's casket in Springfield, Illinois

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    Two sketches by Civil War artist correspondent, Alfred Waud, showing President Abraham Lincoln laying in state at the Illinois statehouse in Springfield, May 3-4,1865.

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    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-17633

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

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    Alfred Rudolph Waud. "Two soldiers keep watch over Lincoln's casket in Springfield, Illinois". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1152

from May. 1, 1865

Illinois statehouse

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    Illinois statehouse, Springfield, Ill, with details showing draped bunting on dome

  • Description

    Drawing by Civil War artist correspondent, Alfred R. Waud, shows the Illinois statehouse where President Abraham Lincoln lay in state in Springfield, May 3-4,1865.

  • Source

    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-20985

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

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    Alfred Rudolph Waud. "Illinois statehouse, Springfield, Ill, with details showing draped bunting on dome". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1151

from May. 1, 1865

Lincoln passing the Columbus State House

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    Funeral car of President Abraham Lincoln passing the State House at Columbus, April 29

  • Description

    This image of Lincoln's funeral procession past the Columbus Statehouse was drawn by Albert Ruger for the lithographers, Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co. of Cincinnati.

  • Source

    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-23874

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

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    Ehrgott, Forbriger & Co.. "Funeral car of President Abraham Lincoln passing the State House at Columbus, April 29 ". S. Selleck & Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1150

from May. 1, 1865

Funeral honors to President Lincoln

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    Funeral honors to President Lincoln - the catafalque passing up Broadway, New York, April 25, 1865, in the presence of nearly a million spectators

  • Description

    This two page wood engraving print depicts the scene from Lincoln's funeral in New York City, April 15, 1865. It was a composite from several sketches made by artists from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. The image appeared in the paper May 13, 1865.

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    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-USZ62-120338

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

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    unknown. "Funeral honors to President Lincoln - the catafalque passing up Broadway, New York, April 25, 1865, in the presence of nearly a million spectators". Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1149

from May. 1, 1865

Removal of Lincoln's body

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    Removal of Lincoln's body

  • Description

    This photo of workmen using a crane to remove slabs, was taken during the 1899–1901 rebuilding and restoration program of Lincoln's grave.

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    Library of Congress, LC-USZ62-92591

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

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    unknown. "Removal of Lincoln's body". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1148

from May. 2, 1865

Lincoln lying in state

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    Lincoln lying in state

  • Description

    S.M. Fassett's photograph depictions the funeral procession entering the Cook County Courthouse where Lincoln's body lay in state from May 2, 1865.

  • Source

    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-USZC4-1835

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

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    S.M. Fassett. "Lincoln lying in state". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1147

from May. 1, 1865

President Abraham Lincoln's hearse, Springfield

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    President Abraham Lincoln's hearse, Springfield

  • Description

    A photo taken by S.M. Montague of the hearse that carried Lincoln's body while in Springfield, Illinois.

  • Source

    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-USZC4-1834

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

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    S.M. Fassett. "President Abraham Lincoln's hearse, Springfield". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1146

from Dec. 24, 1866

Burial Cases & Caskets Advertisement

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    W.M. Raymond & Co. Proprietors & manufacturers of metallic burial cases & caskets. 348 Pearl St., New York

  • Description

    A depiction of Lincoln's funeral procession leaving New York City Hall, drawing large crowds. The image is an advertisement for W.M. Raymond & Co., manufacturers of metallic burial cases and caskets.

  • Source

    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-pga-01508

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

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    Hatch & Co.,. "W.M. Raymond & Co. Proprietors & manufacturers of metallic burial cases & caskets. 348 Pearl St., New York". Hatch & Co.. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1145

from Apr. 14, 1865

the death bed scene

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    Drawing of the death bed scene of President Abraham Lincoln, with a man holding Lincoln

  • Description

    A photograph of a drawing by Hermann Faber. Faber served as an artist on the Surgeon General's staff of the Union Army during the Civil War and illustrated the medical records. His position allowed him to make two drawings of Lincoln's deathbed scene, including this one.

  • Source

    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-23858

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

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    Hermann Faber. "Drawing of the death bed scene of President Abraham Lincoln, with a man holding Lincoln". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1144

from May. 1, 1865

The funeral car

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    The funeral car that conveyed the remains of President Lincoln from the Executive Mansion to the Capitol, April 19th 1865

  • Description

    A photograph of the funeral car which carried Lincoln's body from the White House to Capitol Hill.

  • Source

    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-23860

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

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    unknown. "The funeral car that conveyed the remains of President Lincoln from the Executive Mansion to the Capitol, April 19th 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed May 1, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1143

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