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A. Lincoln.

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Overview

Year:
1861
Genre:
envelopes
Subject:
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
United States > Politics and government > 1861-1865
Lincoln, Abraham > 1809-1865
Brown, John > 1800-1859
Envelopes (Stationery) > United States
Local ID:
LE170
Extent:
1 envelope; 7.55 x 10.85 cm

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Description

Abstract:
Portrait of Lincoln in a balloon shaped vignette. On reverse, a portrait of John Brown on verso with portion of "his last words-I die for the inalienable right of mankind to freedom..."
Notes:
Paper; ink (black)
Asset includes printing on both sides.
Portion of envelope has been cut out and mounted on paper.

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Access Conditions

Rights
No Copyright - United States
Restrictions on Use
Collection is open for research.

Citation

"A. Lincoln." (1861). Lincoln Envelopes. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:574788/

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    Lincoln Envelopes

    This collection contains embellished envelopes created during the period surrounding Lincoln’s presidency and the time immediately after his assassination. Many of the envelopes depict Lincoln himself, as well as various notable political and military figures. The artwork widely ranges in …
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