Lot 71
Lincoln, Abraham - Ambrotype Portrait Used as a Campaign Badge During the 1860 Presidential Election. With Cigar Box Label. Ambrotype housed in a 2½ x 2 1/8" oval brass frame which was pinned to one's clothing and used as a campaign badge during the 1860 presidential election. Slight dent at top of brass frame. The ambrotype is based on a photograph of Lincoln taken by Mathew B. Brady on February 27, 1860 when Lincoln was in New York City to give a speech at Cooper Union.
With a 6 x 5" cigar box label from the 1860 election with the same portrait of Lincoln and "Honest Old Abe." Label reads in part, "Fabrica de Tabacos…Habana. Segar Manufactory…Havana." Printed on light pink-mauve paper with black text. Small hole at left.
Also, April 26, 1865 copy of The New York Herald, filled with great detail about Lincoln's funeral; fold splits; in poor condition. Estimate Value $300 - UP
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