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The Many Faces of Lincoln

Creator

Alyson Vaaler, Eastern Illinois University

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Creation Date

Fall 2015

Description

Photographs played an important part in Lincoln’s presidential campaign and

presidency. In a time without television, photographs were often the first visual

introduction people received to the president. Advances in the printmaking

industry at this time also spurred the popularity of Lincoln images. In this exhibit,

photographs from various points of Lincoln’s presidency are presented, as well as the

accompanying stories of these images that helped them become a part of Lincoln

iconography. Curator: Alyson Vaaler