Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print, 1864

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Dr.
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 26041-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from the Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print, Ms2013-056, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Brady, Mathew B., approximately 1823-1896
Language:
English .
Abstract:
The collection contains an albumen print depicting Tad and Abraham Lincoln reviewing a book. The image is 5-1/2" by 7-1/4' and is mounted on a larger piece of cardboard.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print, Ms2013-056, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains an albumen print depicting Tad and Abraham Lincoln reviewing a book. The image is 5-1/2" by 7-1/4' and is mounted on a larger piece of cardboard. The original image was taken at Brady Studios on February 9, 1864.

Biographical / historical:

Brady Studio, owned by photographer Mathew Brady (1823-1896), was established in Washington, D.C. Before the outbreak of the Civil War, Brady made daguerreotypes of influential politicians of his day. During the Civil War, Brady organized a team of photographers and documented the war, producing thousands of images before its end.

Acquisition information:
The Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print was purchased by Special Collections in July 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Abraham and Tad Lincoln Albumen Print was completed in August 2013.