Two men standing on either end of Abraham Lincoln's horse Old Bob, in front of a house with two American flags by the steps, with men watching from the sidewalk [hand colored]


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MSS1218_B070_I418 and dams:171210
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 70
Call Number:
MSS 1218
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Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu
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Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.68 x 05.69 inches
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Description / Abstract:
Recto: Lincoln's horse Old Bob, ... by The Majestic Pub. Co.; Verso: Post card, Lincoln series, This space for correspondence, Lincoln's horse Old Bob. Old Bob or Robin the dark bay horse owned and ridden by Abraham Lincoln in his political campaign and law practice off the lines of railroad. Photograph was taken the day of Lincoln's funeral and shows Old Bob as he appeared on that day just back of the hearse, led by two colored grooms. He was sixteen years old at that time. This space for address only. Place stamp here. United States and Canada, one cent. Foreign, two cents
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Men., Horses., and Flags--United States.
Subject - Names:
Old Bob. and Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Keywords:
Lincoln, Abraham
About This Item

This item is provided at low resolution only. Downloads are not permitted for this material.

Date Created:
unknown
Format:
Still image
Genre:
postcards
Extent / Dimensions:
03.68 x 05.69 inches
Note:
This collection may include historical materials that are offensive or harmful. Historical records are evidence of the time in which they were created and often contain language and images that are racist, homophobic, sexist, ableist, or otherwise derogatory and insensitive. This content does not reflect the values of Emory Libraries. If you are concerned about content in this collection, please complete our take down form and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Description / Abstract:
Recto: Lincoln's horse Old Bob, ... by The Majestic Pub. Co.; Verso: Post card, Lincoln series, This space for correspondence, Lincoln's horse Old Bob. Old Bob or Robin the dark bay horse owned and ridden by Abraham Lincoln in his political campaign and law practice off the lines of railroad. Photograph was taken the day of Lincoln's funeral and shows Old Bob as he appeared on that day just back of the hearse, led by two colored grooms. He was sixteen years old at that time. This space for address only. Place stamp here. United States and Canada, one cent. Foreign, two cents
Subjects / Keywords
Subject - Topics:
Men., Horses., and Flags--United States.
Subject - Names:
Old Bob. and Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Keywords:
Lincoln, Abraham
Find This Item
Other Identifiers:
MSS1218_B070_I418 and dams:171210
Institution:
Emory University
Administrative Unit:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library
Sublocation:
Box 70
Call Number:
MSS 1218
Contact Information:
Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library rose.library@emory.edu