Portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, circa 1870
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. Longfellow's poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes. Many of his poems centered around American themes and topics--though he often took poetic license to depart from the facts to create an effect. Years after Longfellow's death, his poetry--recited at civic celebrations and studied in school rooms--continued to inspire.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) was the most beloved American poet of the 19th century. Longfellow's poems appealed to mid-19th-century Americans from all classes. Many of his poems centered around American themes and topics--though he often took poetic license to depart from the facts to create an effect. Years after Longfellow's death, his poetry--recited at civic celebrations and studied in school rooms--continued to inspire.
Artifact
Card photograph (Photograph)
Date Made
circa 1870
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.0.1.33
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Card stock
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 4 in
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