The Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, 1924
Keystone View Company (1862-1972); Hodgenville, Kentuc…

The Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Hodgenville, Kentucky

ClassificationsPhotographs-stereographs

Date1924

Place DepictedHodgenville, Kentucky, United States, North America

MediumPhotographic print on cardboard card

Dimensions3 3/8 x 7 x 1/2 in. (8.6 x 17.8 x 1.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Deirede Fairback

Object number83.22.65

DescriptionStereographic card of double sepia toned photographs of the birthplace of former President Abraham Lincoln in Hodgenville, Kentucky. It is a log-cabin style home with a chain-link barrier around it. Caption below proper left image reads: “16741 T The Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Hodgenville, Kentucky" "T92" is between the images and refers to the card's position in a set. This card was manufactured, published and copyrighted by Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., and London, England. Detailed description on back of card reads: "16741 Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, Hodgensville, Kentucky. There is no figure in the history of our country that has a greater inspirational value for us than Lincoln. Born in humble circumstances, he rose to the highest position in the land..."

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