Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print,
Scope and Content
The collection contains an albumen print depicting Tad and Abraham Lincoln reviewing a book. The image is 5-1/2" by 7-1/4' and is mounted on a larger piece of cardboard. The original image was taken at Brady Studios on February 9, 1864.
Dates
- 1864 - 1864
Creator
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from the Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Historical Note
Brady Studio, owned by photographer Mathew Brady (1823-1896), was established in Washington, D.C. Before the outbreak of the Civil War, Brady made daguerreotypes of influential politicians of his day. During the Civil War, Brady organized a team of photographers and documented the war, producing thousands of images before its end.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains an albumen print depicting Tad and Abraham Lincoln reviewing a book. The image is 5-1/2" by 7-1/4' and is mounted on a larger piece of cardboard.
Acquisition Information
The Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print was purchased by Special Collections in July 2012.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print was completed in August 2013.
- Title
- Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Photograph, 1864
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Hannah Bochain, Student Assistant and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
- Date
- © 2013 Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu