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| Title | Print of the Lincoln Family in the White House |
| Coverage / Year | 1865 to 1870; Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL |
| Description | "President Lincoln and Family Circle." Tinted portrait of Abraham and Mary Lincoln with their three sons in the White House. Classical decorations with views of water and US Capitol Building out the windows. Green center table. L-R, Robert in military uniform, Mary in orange dress with flowers in hair, Tad in blue uniform. Willie and Mr. Lincoln in black, Willie reads a book. Faces all similar. L 27 1/2" x W 22". |
| Interpretation | The Lincoln family became a popular subject for prints and many people displayed them proudly in their homes, just like the Lincolns did with prints of the Washingtons in their home. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | American Communities in History; Antebellum Society and the Civil War; How we learn about communities |
| Learning Standards | 16 History; 25-27 Fine Arts |
| Author or Creator | J. Hoover, Publisher |
| Source | Transferred from Ford's Theatre National Historic Site, Washington, D.C. |
| Subject / Keywords | Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Print; Lincoln, Thomas (Tad), 1853-1871; Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882; Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926; Lincoln, William; Print; Prints |
| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site
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| Further Information | For any further information related to this record, please contact the Collection Publisher. See http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc for more information about this project. |
| Rights Management Statement | http://images.library.uiuc.edu/projects/tdc/conditions.htm |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 6766 |
| CONTENTdm file name | 56244201662003_6766.jpg |
