Lincoln embalming

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(05-07-2013 01:08 PM)historybuff22 Wrote:  Just did another of my 3-times-a-week search of eBay using the term "Lincoln assassination." As you know 98% of the items are books about Lincoln or the assassination. Today's search turned up something different.

I'm not sure if it is a photo on glass or a Magic Lantern slide. It claims to be a photo show Lincoln being embalmed. I don't know of it is authentic or a contrived image - after, there are several photos claiming to show Lincoln in his casket that are fake. The direct URL for this item is:

[url]http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEATH-OF-LINCOLN-CIVIL-WAR-ERA-MUSEUM-OF-NATIONAL-HISTORY-NY-NY-GLASS-SLIDE-/261212062086?ssPageName=ADME:BS:US:1123[/url]

What do you think?

Rick Brown
HistoryBuff.com
A Nonprofit Oganization

This is a famous Civil War image showing Dr. Richard Burr embalming a Union soldier from the "Army of the James." It was original a stereoview and was printed by Brady. It's usually published with Dr. Burr facing to his left, with other variants showing him turned to his right, or even directly facing the camera. Collectors find it very hard to find in the market.