Work Case 3

The Lincoln Image

Abraham Lincoln’s political ascent coincided with the expanding availability of photography, making his striking image a key feature of his popular persona. This is one of two original ambrotypes taken in the last month of his 1858 Senate campaign and given to Charles Lame, who was accidentally injured preparing for a pro-Lincoln rally.

Gift of the descendants of Charles Lame, 2023

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