Photograph
Congressional Committee at Lincoln Funeral
| Albumen print of the Congressional Committee, in front of the Abraham Lincoln home for Lincoln's funeral. The Congressional Committee accompanied Lincoln's body all the way to Springfield. From time to time crowds around the Lincoln home would be cleared away for official photographs of mourners. The home is decorated with mourning ribbons. |
| Image ID: | 26586 |
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| Creation Date: | 05 1865 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Springfield |
| County: | |
| State: | Illinois |
| Collection Name: | Abraham Lincoln funeral photographs, 1865 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 6404.5 Vintage Print |
| Original Dimensions: | 7 x 6 inches |
| Photograph probably made by Samuel Montague Fassett of Chicago, Illinois. |
| Trees |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Architecture, Domestic |
| Cities and towns |
| Fences |
| Funeral rites and ceremonies |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Streets |
| Presidents |
| Committees |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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