The Physical Lincoln: A64gk

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Version 1: Digital Print of Hardcopy a64gk-v1.jpg Print Key: U.S. Coast Guard Museum Print URL: -- MaxPixels: 1536 x 1128 Comments: The photo was discovered circa 1981-1983 by Lloyd Ostendorf, the premier Lincoln photo expert of the 20th century. He claimed to see facial features of Lincoln with a magnifying glass. His 1985 book displays a copy in which he has sketched Lincoln's face over the smudge. A note on the back of the photo identifies the seated men as Captain John W. White, Secretary of State William Seward, and Engineering Officer Frank Pulsifer. I believe the photo is genuine, based on the central figure's posture and left arm. Observations: Lincoln's long arms (only the left is seen here) are evident, especially the segment from the elbow to the wrist. Lincoln has assumed a characteristic "lounging" posture: His left and right arms are supported by the railing, and his left wrist is limp (similar to A63hi6). Furthermore, his left leg is cocked up and rests, relaxed, on some object on the ship's deck. Only the muscles in the right leg are actively working to support him.

<= a64dz3   a64y1 => A64gk Photographer unknown photographer Location Aboard USCGC Wayanda Sitting 1864-07-11 Technique Photograph Meserve # 116 Ostendorf # 127 Ostendorf pg 370 Mellon pg -- Kunhardt pg -- Synonym none AL ML RL TL WL XL <= a64dz3 a64y1 =>   Ostendorf3 [Shows altered version in which Lincoln's face has been sketched over the smudge.]