Lot of 2 two photographs relating to the funeral procession of President Abraham Lincoln, including an albumen photograph, 10 x 8 in., (sight), framed to 16.75 x 17.75 in., showing the passage of Lincoln's funeral procession through downtown Philadelphia, with hearse specially designed by E. S. Earley, a local undertaker, 1865. Mount inscription reads in part, "President Lincoln's Hearse / April 22d 1865 / No. 1 / Photographed by Henszey & Co., Philadelphia." Also with a reproduction photograph, 12 x 9.5 in. (sight), framed to 17.25 x 15.25 in. presenting the hearse used for the funeral in Springfield, IL, lent by the city of St. Louis. Lot completed by a reproduction funeral plaque, approx. 5.75 x 7 in., reading, "Abraham Lincoln / 16th / President / United States / Born February 12th 1809 / Died April 15th / 1865." Condition: Not examined outside frames.
Lot of 2 two photographs relating to the funeral procession of President Abraham Lincoln, including an albumen photograph, 10 x 8 in., (sight), framed to 16.75 x 17.75 in., showing the passage of Lincoln's funeral procession through downtown Philadelphia, with hearse specially designed by E. S. Earley, a local undertaker, 1865. Mount inscription reads in part, "President Lincoln's Hearse / April 22d 1865 / No. 1 / Photographed by Henszey & Co., Philadelphia." Also with a reproduction photograph, 12 x 9.5 in. (sight), framed to 17.25 x 15.25 in. presenting the hearse used for the funeral in Springfield, IL, lent by the city of St. Louis. Lot completed by a reproduction funeral plaque, approx. 5.75 x 7 in., reading, "Abraham Lincoln / 16th / President / United States / Born February 12th 1809 / Died April 15th / 1865." Condition: Not examined outside frames.
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