Description: [Abraham Lincoln] Tomb of Abraham Lincoln, at Springfield, Ill. Guarded by Vet. Res. Corps 1865. [caption title] [Springfield, Illinois, 1865]. Photographic image: 7½ x 9 inches, on mount with handwritten caption. Period deep-set walnut and gilt frame, glazed, 9¾ x 11¼ inches, overall. Evenly-lightened with the image likely taken on a bright, sunlit day. Unpublished and previously unknown. A rare photographic print created from a large format albumen photograph taken in 1865. The image captures Lincoln’s tomb being guarded by the Veteran Reserve Corps. The Reserve Corps were active from May to November, 1865 helping to date when this image was first taken. As President Lincoln’s funeral train wended its way from Washington, D.C., to Springfield, “non-commissioned officers of the Veteran Reserve Corps were detailed to act as a body-guard, and major generals of the army were directed to attend the train and keep watch, so that at all times during the journey the coffin should be under their special guardianship.” (Isaac N. Arnold) The majority of photographs of Lincoln’s tomb taken in Springfield in 1865 were captured by two local photographers, Ingmire and Tresize. They had a thriving business photographing various delegations in front of the Lincoln home and at the receiving tomb. (Jonathan H. Mann) Over the past two decades, new examples of these tomb photographs have emerged, suggesting that many individuals involved in the procession, including honor guards, made a pilgrimage and posed for the camera. Most of these images are found in carte-de-visite format. Larger formats like the present print hold greater significance and desirability. While the members of the Reserve Corps in this image may remain anonymous, there are four individuals of higher rank depicted on the opposite side of the vault door, who might be identifiable with closer examination. (ibid)Our Stock# 3733424 About Us Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC buys and sells rare and antiquarian books and historical manuscripts published or created in pre-1900 America. We are located in Wilmington, Delaware. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). The Manuscript Society. Ephemera Society of America. Guarantee All items are guaranteed to be as described. Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the original purchaser. As a member of the above-named trade organizations, we abide by their published code of ethics. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days(prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description for this item, please contact us. We will be happy to answer them. Shipping Items are expertly packed in bubble wrap and shipped in new boxes or reinforced envelopes. No International Buyers Please, no buyers outside of the USA. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving feedback from buyers. If you're unhappy with any part of your transaction with us, please let us know. Our priority is to make you happy and resolve issues promptly. © 2024 Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC. All rights reserved.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Wilmington, DE
End Time: 2024-12-30T17:54:09.000Z
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Author: [Abraham Lincoln]
Subject: Americana
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: North America
