Abraham Lincoln glass plate copy negative

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: RHC-78

Staff Only

Collection Description

An 8 X 10 glass plate copy negative of the photographic portrait, taken by an unknown photographer, from the portrait of Abraham Lincoln by Matthew Brady in 1862. A digital scan and digital print reproduction from the image is also included.

Dates

1930

Access to Materials

Collection is open for research use. Materials may be accessed by request at Special Collections and University Archives in Seidman House. Materials do not circulate.

Publication Rights

For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.

Extent

0.05 Linear feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Provenance

Acquired from the daughters of Dr. John Pool who purchased the glass plate at an antique shop in New Hampshire in 1965. He initially believed the negative was the original, but discovered that the original is housed in the National Archives.

Subjects

Brady, Matthew B., approximately 1823-1896 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Photography -- Negatives Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings