A. Lincoln - President of the United States

President Abraham Lincoln. Of the period. This is an engraving of the first photographic image of the new president. Remarkably, it is not known where or by whom this portrait was taken; the few known examples carry imprints of several different photographers: C.D Fredericks & Co. of New York; W.L. Germon and James E. Mclees, both of Philadelphia.

This engraving may solve the question as the original photograph was C. D Fredericks as this shows.

Artist: C.D Fredericks & Co
Print Type: Engraving
Date: Circa 1861
Dimensions: 9 x 5 1/2"
Notes & Literature: C.D. Fredericks & Co. was a photography studio in New York City that was founded by Charles DeForest Fredricks in 1858. The studio was located at 587 Broadway, and it was one of the most prestigious photography studios in the city. Fredricks was a talented photographer, and he was known for his high-quality portraits. He also experimented with new photographic techniques, and he was one of the first photographers to use cartes de visite.

Fredricks' studio was a popular destination for both celebrities and ordinary people. He photographed a wide range of people, including John Wilkes Booth, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Cyrus West Field. His photographs were often used in magazines and newspapers, and they helped to popularize photography in the United States.

Condition Report: Staining along mostly top right edge. Some foxing and toning. Fair.

Subject References: 198F