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1. Printing Press, c. 1830 Printing Press, c. 1830 Abolition movement; Slaves; Newspapers; Abolition movement; Publishing industry; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; The noted abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy (1802-37) is believed to have owned this press, which is in the collection of the Chicago Historical Society.
2. The Railsplitter, Abraham Lincoln The Railsplitter, Abraham Lincoln Illinois; Presidents; Politics & Government; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; White House; Oil on canvas The Railsplitter, oil on canvas, artist unknown, 1860. Chicago Historical Society collection.
3. Presidential Box where Lincoln was shot, Ford's Theater Presidential Box where Lincoln was shot, Ford's Theater Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Theatrical productions; Assassinations; Civil War; Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865; The Presidential Box at Ford’s Theater in Washington D.C. looks much the same today as it did on the night of April 14, 1865, when John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln.
4. Photographic print, depicting the Ninian W. Edwards Home, Springfield, IL Photographic print, depicting the Ninian W. Edwards Home, Springfield, IL Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Edwards, Ninian W., 1775-1833; Victorian; Photograph; Photography; Architecture; Relatives Reproduced photo of the Ninian W. Edwards Home, Springfield, IL. Taken directly from front. House has two distinct sections and two low wings on either section. Left section has wing, deep porch, double...
5. Photographic print, depicting a side view of the Ninian Edwards mansion, Springfield, IL Photographic print, depicting a side view of the Ninian Edwards mansion, Springfield, IL Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Edwards, Ninian W., 1775-1833; Victorian; Photo; Photographic; Print; Technique; Architecture; Relatives Reproduced photo of the Ninian Edwards mansion, Springfield, IL. Taken from side of house. Home has two 2-story sections, with one story wings on either side. Left section wing is barely visible in photograph,...
6. The room where Lincoln died The room where Lincoln died Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Booth, John Wilkes, 1838-1865; Petersen House; Ford's Theater; The Petersen rooming house was across the street from Ford’s Theater. Lincoln was carried there after he was shot. He lived through the night and died early the next morning.
7. Web site: CivilWar@Smithsonian; Collecting, Preserving, Remembering the National Experience Web site: CivilWar@Smithsonian; Collecting, Preserving, Remembering the National Experience Web site; Civil War; Slavery; Abolition movement; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Weapons; Cavalry; Web site from the National Portrait Gallery dedicated to examining the Civil War through the collections at the Smithsonian Institution.
8. Web site: The Gettysburg Address Web site: The Gettysburg Address Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Gettysburg; Web site about one of five copies of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address which is held by the Cornell University Library.
9. Stereoscope, belonging to Abraham Lincoln's children Stereoscope, belonging to Abraham Lincoln's children Toys; Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Lincoln children; Scientific Instrument; Viewmaster; Photography; Patents Wooden stereoscope for viewing stereographs (a.k.a. stereoptic cards), much like a modern "Viewmaster." Peering through the eye holes, the images would appear three-dimensional. Dimensions are 13.5", 11"...
10. Sewing table, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln Sewing table, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Victorian; Antebellum; Furniture; Furnishings; Sewing; Table; Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882; Two-drawer small sewing table. Pedestal rectangular post, rectangular base, four modified feet. L 24" x H 27 1/2" x W 20".
11. Whatnot, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Whatnot, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Furniture; Antebellum; Furnishings; Victorian Rectangular shelf whatnot. Decreasing shelf size from bottom to top, 4 turned legs with modified bun feet. First shelf has large openwork back, shelves two and three smaller openwork backs. Spindle-turned...
12. Lounge, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lounge, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Furniture; Victorian; Antebellum; Furnishings Serpentine back, one-armed upholstered sofa, modified Late Empire style. Couch has sloped arm, headrest, curved upholstered ends, 3/4th low serpentine back, extra-length, and four turned legs with bun...
13. Nightcap, sewn by Mary Todd Lincoln Nightcap, sewn by Mary Todd Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882; Browne, Margaret; Clothing & dress; Sleepwear Ladies' nightcap. Plain white cotton, gathered in back. Ruffle framing cap. Two ties, under chin. Entire cap hand-sewn. L 15 " x W 10"
14. Secretary, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Secretary, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Furniture; Victorian; Antebellum; Furnishings Tall secretary desk with glass front, four bookcases on top, enclosed bottom cupboard, fold-out desk tray. Bookcase has double doors wtih six panes of glass in each door, desk tray which is covered with...
15. Commemorative Ribbon Commemorative Ribbon Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Funeral; Assassinations White silk ribbon wound on round wooden core. Extremely fragile. Diam. 2 3/8".
16. Dining table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Dining table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Furniture; Furnishings; Victorian; Antebellum; Table; Tablecloth Drop-leaf, gate-leg, walnut Empire style dining room table. Gate legs hinged on left side, folding into right side of base. Six legs, turned, with rings at various intervals. Rounded turning near foot,...
17. Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Victorian; Antebellum; Furnishings; Chairs; Seat furniture Caned seat Late Empire side chair. Seat is a modified shield shape. Back has two curved rails. Back legs are slightly curved, front legs cyma curve. Wide, flat, bowed stretcher at front, two rounded stretchers...
18. Folding game table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Folding game table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Victorian; Antebellum; Furnishings; Furniture; Table; Wood Mahogany folding game table; top folds in half, rectangular pedestal leg with columns at edges, bowed base, Y scroll on casters. Front rail table top base is carved feet, with front edges of leaves rounded....
19. Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Victorian; Antebellum; Furnishings; Furniture Caned seat Late Empire side chair. Identical to LIHO 26, except that LIHO 27 has no front seat rim.
20. Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Victorian; Antebellum; Furnishings; Chairs; Seat furniture Caned seat Empire side chair. Seat is a modified shield shape, with raised rim, front, and sides. Back has two curved rails. Back legs are slightly curved, front legs cyma curve. Wide, flat, bowed stretcher...
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