More on Mrs. Lincoln's [non] faux pas

[RJNorton]

(06-13-2014 06:03 AM)Gene C Wrote:  So much attention has been given to what Mary Lincoln wore, I'm a bit curious as to what Abraham wore.

Gene, here is President Lincoln in a different setting - at the Soldiers' Home. This drawing was done by a Frenchman named Pierre Morand. Morand had moved to the United States, and he became acquainted with Abraham Lincoln after the Civil War began. Although he was not a professional, he made several sketches of the president.