Lithograph, "Mr. Lincoln, Residence and Horse as They Appeared on His Return from the Campaign with Senator Douglas," 1858

Summary

Abraham and Mary Lincoln purchased a small home in Springfield, Illinois in 1844, shortly after their marriage. In 1856, with a growing family and income, they enlarged the house, seen here. After the 1860 election, they sold most of their furnishings and rented the house. This print, published in 1865 is likely a memorial - it shows a bearded Lincoln, though he did not have one in 1858.

Abraham and Mary Lincoln purchased a small home in Springfield, Illinois in 1844, shortly after their marriage. In 1856, with a growing family and income, they enlarged the house, seen here. After the 1860 election, they sold most of their furnishings and rented the house. This print, published in 1865 is likely a memorial - it shows a bearded Lincoln, though he did not have one in 1858.

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Date Made

1865

Subject Date

1858

Creators

Alfred Storey & Company 

Kurz, Louis, 1833-1921 

Place of Creation

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

Creator Notes

Lithography by Louis Kurz; published by Alfred Storey & Co., Chicago, Illinois

Collection Title

Print Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.332.236

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 18 in

Width: 24 in

Inscriptions

Printed below image: Lith. L. Kurz Chicago Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1865, by Alfred Storey & Co..../ MR. LINCOLN. RESIDENCE AND HORSE, / In Springfield, Illinois, as they appeared on his return at the close of the Campaign with Senator Douglas.

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