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Lot #34
Abraham Lincoln

Rare pairing of Lincoln-Johnson 1864 Union ticket and campaign ferrotype

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Rare pairing of Lincoln-Johnson 1864 Union ticket and campaign ferrotype

Two items: a Union Presidential Ticket for the November 8, 1864, election in Siskiyou County, California, 3 x 8.5, featuring the text, “For President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, For Vice President, Andrew Johnson,” and providing a list of presidential electors; and a rare two-sided Lincoln-Johnson ferrotype from the 1864 presidential campaign, measuring 1? in diameter, featuring terrific bust portraits of Lincoln on one side and Johnson on the other, each image bearing their respective names above, “A. Lincoln” and “A. Johnson,” with "For President, 1864" and "For Vice President, 1864," raised in relief on both sides around the outer brass rim. Features the original suspension loop at top. Both items are handsomely matted and framed with engraved portraits of Lincoln and Johnson to an overall size of 20 x 25.25; reverse of frame features a small window for viewing Johnson side of ferrotype. In overall fine condition, with some wear to frame.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #495 - Ended March 15, 2017