from Apr. 28, 1865
Cleveland Reception Building
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Full Title
Building Erected for the reception of the body of the President at Cleveland
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Description
In this sketch, William Waud, Civil War artist correspondent, depicted the building erected in Cleveland's Public Square for Lincoln's public reception. Lincoln's Funeral Train stopped in Cleveland on April 28, 1865.
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Transcription
Inscribed vertically left margin: House where the first subscription to the "Boston Liberator" was got up.
Inscribed above image: I have made the flags drooping it was raining hard all day, I am afraid if you make them flying it makes the building look too gay.
Inscribed below image: grass; two rows of people filing past coffin.
Inscribed below title: This is the only thing I have seen suitable for a sketch up to Chicago.
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Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-05575
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Wiliam Waud . "Building Erected for the reception of the body of the President at Cleveland". Harper's Weekly, May 20, 1865. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1137
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Creator
Wiliam Waud
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Publisher
Harper's Weekly, May 20, 1865
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Date
April 28, 1865
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Material
pink-tan paper, pencil, and Chinese white, and black ink wash
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Dimensions
25.2 x 35.3 cm
from Apr. 28, 1865
Building Erected for the reception of the body of the President at Cleveland
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Description
In this sketch, William Waud, Civil War artist correspondent, depicted the building erected in Cleveland's Public Square for Lincoln's public reception. Lincoln's Funeral Train stopped in Cleveland on April 28, 1865.
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Source
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-05575
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Rights
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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Creator
Wiliam Waud
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Publisher
Harper's Weekly, May 20, 1865
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Date
April 28, 1865
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Material
pink-tan paper, pencil, and Chinese white, and black ink wash
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Dimensions
25.2 x 35.3 cm
from May. 1, 1865
Funeral obsequies
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Full Title
Funeral obsequies of the late Pres't A. Lincoln, Columbus, O., April 29, 1865
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Description
Created by Middleton, Strobridge & Co. Lithograph of Cincinnati, this lithograph depicts the procession of Lincoln's casket to the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on April 29, 1865.
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Source
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-23853
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Middleton, Strobridge & Co.. "Funeral obsequies of the late Pres't A. Lincoln, Columbus, O., April 29, 1865". Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1133
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Creator
Middleton, Strobridge & Co.
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Date
1865
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Dimensions
48 x 58 cm
from May. 1, 1865
Funeral obsequies of the late Pres't A. Lincoln, Columbus, O., April 29, 1865
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Description
Created by Middleton, Strobridge & Co. Lithograph of Cincinnati, this lithograph depicts the procession of Lincoln's casket to the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus on April 29, 1865.
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Source
Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-DIG-ppmsca-23853
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Rights
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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Creator
Middleton, Strobridge & Co.
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Date
May 1, 1865
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Dimensions
48 x 58 cm
from May. 20, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Service in Chicago, IL
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Full Title
President Lincoln's Funeral Service in Chicago, IL - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 20th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. This image depicts the funeral procession for President Lincoln in Chicago. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Frank Leslie. "President Lincoln's Funeral Service in Chicago, IL - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing". Frank Leslie. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1117
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 20, 1865
from May. 20, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Service in Chicago, IL - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 20th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. This image depicts the funeral procession for President Lincoln in Chicago. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Rights
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 20, 1865
from May. 13, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Train, Interior
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Full Title
President Lincoln's Funeral Train, Interior - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 13th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. Millions of Americans came out to see the president and pay respects. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Frank Leslie . "President Lincoln's Funeral Train, Interior - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing". Frank Leslie. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1116
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 13, 1865
from May. 13, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Train, Interior - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 13th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. Millions of Americans came out to see the president and pay respects. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 13, 1865
from May. 20, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Service in Chicago, IL
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Full Title
President Lincoln's Funeral Service in Chicago, IL - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 20th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. This image depicts the funeral procession for President Lincoln in Chicago. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Thomas Hogan. "President Lincoln's Funeral Service in Chicago, IL - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing". Frank Leslie. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1115
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Creator
Thomas Hogan
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 20, 1865
from May. 20, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Service in Chicago, IL - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 20th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. This image depicts the funeral procession for President Lincoln in Chicago. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Creator
Thomas Hogan
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 20, 1865
from May. 13, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Procession in New York City
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Full Title
President Lincoln's Funeral Procession in New York City - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 13th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. This image depicts the funeral procession for President Lincoln in New York City. It states that a million people came out to see the president. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Frank Leslie. "President Lincoln's Funeral Procession in New York City - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing". Frank Leslie. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1114
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 13, 1865
from May. 13, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Procession in New York City - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 13th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. This image depicts the funeral procession for President Lincoln in New York City. It states that a million people came out to see the president. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 13, 1865
from May. 13, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Train on a Steamer
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Full Title
President Lincoln's Funeral Train on a Steamer - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 13th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. Millions of Americans came out to see the president and pay respects. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Frank Leslie. "President Lincoln's Funeral Train on a Steamer - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing". Frank Leslie. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1113
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 13, 1865
from May. 13, 1865
President Lincoln's Funeral Train on a Steamer - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 13th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral train heading to Springfield, Illinois for burial. The train carrying Lincoln’s body traveled through 180 cities and seven states on its way to Springfield. Scheduled stops for the special funeral train were published in newspapers. In ten cities, Lincoln’s casket was removed from the train for elaborate memorial services and public viewings. Millions of Americans came out to see the president and pay respects. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 13, 1865
from May. 13, 1865
Abraham Lincoln's Coffin
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Full Title
Abraham Lincoln's Coffin - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 13th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Frank Leslie. "Abraham Lincoln's Coffin - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing". Frank Leslie. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1109
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 13, 1865
from May. 13, 1865
Abraham Lincoln's Coffin - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Drawing
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Description
In the May 13th, 1865 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Weekly newspaper, this image was printed next to an article about President Lincoln's funeral. The illustrated literary and news publication was founded in 1855 and continued until 1922. It was one of several started by publisher and illustrator Frank Leslie. Leslie was a British engraver who came to the United States in 1848. The Illustrated Weekly followed a tested and proven formula of carefully combining elements of war, politics, art, science, travel and exploration, literature and the fine arts in each issue, enhanced with between 16 and 32 illustrations. By 1897 its circulation had grown to an estimated 65,000 copies.
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Source
The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection
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Rights
To request rights and permissions to use Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection images in research or publications, please download our image rights permission form: https://www.lincolncollection.org/access/image-rights-permissions/.
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Creator
Frank Leslie
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Publisher
Frank Leslie
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Date
May 13, 1865
from May. 1, 1865
Lincoln's funeral march
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Full Title
Lincoln's funeral march
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Description
Funeral march composed for solo piano. The composer is associated with the Union side. Davis dedicated to work "to the memory of the pure & noble patriot Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the U.S."
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Source
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Davis, E. C.. "Lincoln's funeral march". St. Louis: Balmer & Weber, 1865. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1026
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Creator
Davis, E. C.
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Publisher
St. Louis: Balmer & Weber, 1865
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Date
1865
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Material
Sheet Music
from May. 1, 1865
Lincoln's funeral march
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Description
Funeral march composed for solo piano. The composer is associated with the Union side. Davis dedicated to work "to the memory of the pure & noble patriot Abraham Lincoln 16th President of the U.S."
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Source
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Creator
Davis, E. C.
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Publisher
St. Louis: Balmer & Weber, 1865
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Date
May 1, 1865
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Material
Sheet Music
from May. 1, 1866
Funeral Dirge of President Lincoln
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Full Title
Funeral Dirge of President Lincoln
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Description
Funeral dirge composed in honor of Abraham Lincoln's funeral. Composed for solo piano. Part of the Library of Congress Civil War Sheet Music Collection.
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Source
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Rynder, Rose. "Funeral Dirge of President Lincoln". Philadelphia: Marsh & Bubna, 1866. Remembering Lincoln. Web. Accessed April 24, 2025. https://rememberinglincoln.fords.org/node/1023
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Creator
Rynder, Rose
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Publisher
Philadelphia: Marsh & Bubna, 1866
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Date
1866
from May. 1, 1866
Funeral Dirge of President Lincoln
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Description
Funeral dirge composed in honor of Abraham Lincoln's funeral. Composed for solo piano. Part of the Library of Congress Civil War Sheet Music Collection.
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Source
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Public Domain. Suggested credit line: Civil War Sheet Music Collection, Library of Congress, Music Division.
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Creator
Rynder, Rose
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Publisher
Philadelphia: Marsh & Bubna, 1866
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Date
May 1, 1866