Abraham Lincoln Related
"Lincoln-the Lawyer. - From an Ambrotype of 1856." Pre-Presidential Abraham Lincoln Photo Image Glass Slide
c. 1860s Civil War Era Scarce "Magic" Lantern Glass Slide of a beardless Abraham Lincoln, labeled: "Lincoln-the Lawyer. From an Ambrotype of 1856.", Choice Near Mint.
A black-and-white Portrait of a beardless future President Abraham Lincoln in a glass slide measuring 3.25" x 4." The slide is labeled: "Lincoln-the Lawyer. From an Ambrotype of 1856." The image itself is oval and measures 1.75" x 1.5." This is a copy of a famous, well-known portrait of Lincoln, taken by an unknown photographer, now in the Mellon Collection. Here, Abe Lincoln appears from the torso up, without a beard, with a bowtie, and with his hair over his ears (Lincoln had a variety of hairstyles and "looks" throughout his life).
The "Magic Lantern" is an early type of image projector employing pictures painted, printed or produced photographically on transparent plates (usually made of glass), one or more lenses, and a light source.
It was mostly developed in the 17th century and commonly used for entertainment purposes. It was increasingly applied to educational purposes during the 19th century. The magic lantern was in wide use from the 18th century until the mid-20th century.