Abraham Lincoln, Modern Photograph, O-26 Quintessential Lawyer

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Alexander Hesler Springfield, IL  June 1860 O-26

The Abraham Lincoln photograph was taken the same day as O-27. Later that week, the Springfield Republicans held a rally to celebrate Lincoln’s nomination. There would be a procession in morning, speeches afternoon and evening, and closing torchlight procession.

Of this photo, Lincoln said “(This) looks better and expresses me better than any I have ever seen…

8 x 10, matte finish, our Lincoln Photographs are created from a period negative or print. They are printed on Ilford fiber-based paper.