Physical Lincoln banner
Home About the Books Order Books Lincoln Photos
Photograph of Abraham Lincoln in 1861
PhysLinc #
Synonyms
 
 A61b2
 
 
 44
 
 
 36
 
 
 AL.1861.2B
 
 
 A61bi2
 
The Image
Photographer:  German/q
Sitting date: 1861-02-09
Location: Springfield, IL
Technique: Photograph
Hamilton '63 Pages 71a, 104c, 373b
Book Notes
Mellon '79 [p 84]
Rare contemporary albumen print from a lost negative, possibly the original made by Christopher S. [[German]], in [[Springfield]], Illinois, February 9, 1861.
[[Photograph]] by Christopher S. [[German]], [[Springfield]], Saturday, February 9, 1861.
"This interesting profile reveals more of the back of Lincoln's head than any other portrait."
Collections cited in Books
Mellon '79 [p 85]
Ostendorf Collection
     

Copyright (C) 2007-2015 by Mt. Vernon Book Systems. All Rights Reserved. Nothing herein should be construed as medical advice.