[Lincoln, Abraham]. A group of 3 photographs showing buildings and monuments draped in mourning.

Lot comprised of 3 photographs of buildings and a monument draped in mourning following Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Includes: 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (sight) tintype showing a group of men standing outside a large building draped in mourning, with a banner hanging on the front porch that reads, "Lincoln." Wooden logs and grass are visible in the foreground. The image, which is lightly hand tinted, is matted and housed in a 11 1/2 x 14 in. frame (not examined outside of frame, image dark but details still visible, light visible crease near left edge). -- 5 x 7 1/2 in. albumen photograph on cardstock mount with title printed in lower margin, "Residence of Brig. Gen. Alexander Shaler, DeVall's Bluff, Arkansas, May 3, 1865." Shaler's residence is draped in mourning, with a large banner identified to Lincoln hanging above the second floor of the home (toning, soiling, some surface wear to print and mount). -- 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. photograph on cardstock mount and displayed under mat. Possibly a period copy print showing a monument draped in mourning, possibly in remembrance of Lincoln. Modern note furnished by consignor suggests that the image shows a town in Massachusetts, but this cannot be confirmed (toning to print, wear to mount and mat).

Together, 3 photographs.

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[Lincoln, Abraham]. A group of 3 photographs showing buildings and monuments draped in mourning.

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