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Abraham Lincoln & George Washington mourning portrait carte de visite (CDV) photograph, depicting a symbolic composition of Lincoln being received into the afterlife by Washington, rendered in a sentimental Civil War-era style. The image features Washington with a laurel wreath and Lincoln embraced in a clouded heavenly setting, a popular allegorical theme following Lincoln’s assassination. Verso bears the imprint of S. D. Loveridge, photographer, Newton, Iowa.

Fine condition with expected age-related wear, including surface toning and light handling.

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865) served as the 16th President of the United States and led the nation through the Civil War, preserving the Union and issuing the Emancipation Proclamation. His assassination in April 1865 led to widespread mourning and the creation of numerous memorial images such as this example.

George Washington (1732–1799) was the first President of the United States and a central figure in the American Revolution. His image was frequently used in 19th-century commemorative and allegorical works to symbolize national unity and the enduring legacy of the Republic.

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Reference sku: 11654 1415127-1