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Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-056

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

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308