Handsome display featuring an original invitation to Lincoln's 1865 inaugural ball, and the March 18, 1865 issue of Harper's Weekly depicting him taking the oath of office. The handsome partly-printed invitation to the "National Inaugural Ball, March 4th, 1865" is inscribed to read, "The honor of Miss. M. J. Mason's Company is requested." Engraved by Dempsey & O'Toole, it measures 7.25 x 10, and features images of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson, a Liberty cap, two American eagles atop columns, and a list of "managers." The invitation is uncommonly complete with the bottom portion intact, and the recipient's name is uncommonly clear. The near-complete issue of Harper's Weekly measures 10 x 15, with the large front-page engraving captioned: "President Lincoln taking the oath at his second inauguration, March 4, 1865—Photographed by Gardner, Washington." Matted and framed together to an overall size of 24.25 x 21.25, with a window in the backing for viewing the back page of the Harper's Weekly. In overall fine condition.
