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Funeral Washington, D.C. - wood engraving - loetar44 - 12-11-2014 02:05 PM
Just saw the folowing wood engraving, with caption "Funeral of President Lincoln at Washington, D.C.", published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, vol 20 (May 6, 1865), p.103-4. Courtesy of Library of Congress; Reference Number: LC-USZ62-6935
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It does not look to me as a depiction of the procession on April 19. It might be an image that depicts the journey to Washington's Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Depot on April 21. I never saw this picture before. Who helps me out?
RE: Funeral Washington, D.C. - wood engraving - RJNorton - 12-11-2014 03:24 PM
Hopefully my aging eyes are not deceiving me. Kees, I think what you posted combines the two page woodcut engraving from Frank Leslie's. Both images are here. (Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection)
RE: Funeral Washington, D.C. - wood engraving - loetar44 - 12-11-2014 03:47 PM
(12-11-2014 03:24 PM)RJNorton Wrote: Hopefully my aging eyes are not deceiving me. Kees, I think what you posted combines the two page woodcut engraving from Frank Leslie's. Both images are here. (Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection)
Your eyes are in perfect condition Roger ! You are fully right and solved “my mystery”. Thanks! You are fantastic...
RE: Funeral Washington, D.C. - wood engraving - JHegen - 12-16-2014 02:43 PM
New to the forum and thanks for letting me join in. I have a copy of this newspaper drawing that has been preserved between two sheets of glass. My grandfather owned it and it was passed down. I have always wondered how rare this newspaper article/picture actually was. Do either of you know if this is a rare print? It is very large in person, almost 3 feet long stretched out.
RE: Funeral Washington, D.C. - wood engraving - RJNorton - 12-16-2014 02:55 PM
Welcome to the forum, Joe. I cannot help on your question as I have no idea. Hopefully someone might know something.
RE: Funeral Washington, D.C. - wood engraving - Gene C - 12-16-2014 03:13 PM
You may want to contact Rick Brown at http://www.historybuff.com
http://www.historybuff.com/about.html
He is a member here and very knowledgable!
RE: Funeral Washington, D.C. - wood engraving - historybuff22 - 12-17-2014 12:14 AM
The May 6, 1865 issue of Frank Leslie's has a collector value between $100-$150. Often on eBay, sellers take apart issues and try selling the engravings individually. Problem is that they start their opening bid for almost what an entire issue sells for.
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