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Engraving

Title:
Lincoln Family
Object Name:
Engraving
Object ID:
1995.571.02
Creator:
Schell, F. B.Artist; Walter, Adam B. (1820-1875)Engraver; Dainty, John
Place of Origin:
Philadelphia, PA
Date:
1865
Description:
Engraving, Lincoln Family, engraved by Adam B. Walter (1820-1875), after F.B. Schell, published by John Dainty, 1865. Ink on paper. Oval image on vertical rectangle paper. Abraham Lincoln seated at center, facing right, and reading a book. Mary Todd Lincoln seated to the left, facing slightly right, and looking to the right. Robert Todd standing behind the Lincolns with eyes toward viewer; wearing a military uniform. Young boy, Tad, standing to the right reading book. Portrait of young boy, Willie, hangs on the wall right of center background. Printed inscription lower margin: "Painted by Schell.", "Published by John Dainty 15 S. 6th St. Philadelphia." Engd [superscript "d"] by A. B. Walter." Title below: "LINCOLN FAMILY". Oval wood molded frame with gilded interior; glazed.
Material:
Paper
Dimensions:
H-9.9 W-8 inches
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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