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Print, The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States at the Capitol, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1861, from Harper's Weekly, March 16, 1861, pp. 168-169.

This is a Print. It was attributed to Winslow Homer and published by Harper & Bros.. It is dated November 16, 1861 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is wood engraving in black ink on newsprint paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Arthur B. Carlson. It is credited Gift of Arthur B. Carlson.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 38.5 x 53.6 cm (15 3/16 x 21 1/8 in.)

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Print, The Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States at the Capitol, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1861, from Harper's Weekly, March 16, 1861, pp. 168-169.; Attributed to Winslow Homer (American, 1836–1910); Published by Harper & Bros.; USA; wood engraving in black ink on newsprint paper; Overall: 38.5 x 53.6 cm (15 3/16 x 21 1/8 in.); Gift of Arthur B. Carlson; 1951-93-4

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