Lot 122


Carte de visite, a composite photograph of Abraham Lincoln and persons who visited his bedside during the final hours before his death, c. 1865. No imprint (back is blank). Issued shortly after the assassination. Includes military leaders, cabinet secretaries, and family, present at different times in the hours between the assassination and Lincoln's death. It shows Abraham Lincoln lying on a bed surrounded by cabinet members, generals, and family members, from left: William Dennison, Post Master General, Sec. John P. Usher, Sec. Gideon Welles, Sec. Hugh McCulloch, General Montgomery C. Meigs, General Christopher C. Augur, General Henry Halleck, Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, Surgeon General Joseph Barnes, Mary Todd Lincoln, Major John M. Hay, Captain Robert Todd Lincoln, surgeon Charles Leale, Senator Charles Sumner, Sec. Edwin M. Stanton, and Attorney General James Speed. Mary Todd Lincoln kneeling and weeping beside the bed and Robert Lincoln at his father's head with face covered; photograph of an engraving by C. A. Asp. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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