[LINCOLNIANA]. 1876. 1876. 1876. Clothing at Nearly Half Price!... C.M. Smith & Son! [Springfield, IL], 1876. Broadside advertising goods from the store of Clark M. Smith, Lincoln's brother-in-law.
8 3/16 x 11 15/16 in. broadside (minor creasing).
Advertising broadside for the store of Clark Moulton Smith (1820-1885), An store clerk from a young age, he married Ann Todd (1824-1891), Mary Todd Lincoln's younger sister. Upon relocating to Springfield, IL, Smith opened a large dry goods store, eventually expanding to 5 stores. The Lincolns and Smiths maintained a close relationship, with Abraham and Mary Lincoln keeping a credit account at Smith's store.
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