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Old Abe

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Old Abe souvenir carte-de-visite sold by J.O. Barrett during the United States centennial, 1876. Old Abe is on a bird perch, facing forward, with his head turned to the right.

Date Created:
circa 1870-1879
Creator:
Centennial Photographic Co.

Publication Information

Creator Centennial Photographic Co.
Date Created circa 1870-1879

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection Wisconsin in the Civil War
Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 17.43

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J0N
Legacy ID
WHi 79594

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