RARE!! Antique ABRAHAM LINCOLN Wood Lacquered Snuff Cigar Box Dovetail AAFA

Description: There will be a lot of RARE military items, western items etc. to list. Which all came from the same storage unit/ Estate owner. Please check back hourly, daily. ITEM FOR SALE EVERYTHING MUST GO COMBINED SHIPPING Description (STARTING BID EXTREMELY LOW WITH NO RESERVE WILL CONSIDER RESOANABLE OFFERS) Here I offer a VERY VERY VERY RARE SCARCE Americana Folk Art Hand Crafted Wooden Dovetail Box. Featuring Abraham Lincoln photographic "re-creation" of The Gettysburg Lincoln.I would date this to about early 19th Century!So called, because it was taken a mere 11 days before Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Alexander Gardner was commissioned by Sarah Fisher Ames to produce a close-up of Lincoln for her plaster bust of the President. The original bust (never reproduced) is presently displayed just outside the office of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin in Washington, DC.Eleven other images of Lincoln were produced that day. Gardner immediately offered several of the poses to the public. This image was not sold during Lincoln’s lifetime, as Gardner considered it a commission piece and not his to distribute. Moses Rice, who later worked with Gardner, controlled the glass plate and made later 19th century copies. The entire negative is viewed in this photograph.This pose is one of the rare photographs of Lincoln looking directly at the viewer. It shows a haggard president with heavy lines on his face. His amblyopic left eye is noticeable. It has stunning clarity and emotional impact seldom seen in any Lincoln photograph.Not only an arresting image, this photo occupies an important place in Art History as well. Prior to photography, subjects would have to sit for days, often making several visits to the studio over months in order for an accurate artistic rendering. It is ironic that a photo produced strictly for “working purposes” would eventually become one of the most recognizable images of Abraham Lincoln. Additionally, it was also used by sculptor Daniel Chester French as the model for the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.DEMINSIONS ( Original Photograph Size 3 3/4" x 4 3/4" ) Box Height: 2"Length: 6"Width: 4 3/16"Image Width: 3 3/4"Height: 5 3/4"COLOR | MATERIAL Multi-Color Of the periodWood Terms of SaleYou agree to pay on time and we agree to ship on time.Condition Each person has their own views and assessment on an item's condition.Don't forget that this piece has led a previous life, and may tell its story through minor imperfections. If applicable it will be high lighted in the last photo. It is naturally eco-friendly & green as well as our packing material and is the ultimate in helping the environment! Purchasing this item continues its narrative rich with soul, grit, style and age. So, you can be confident that your making a POSITIVELY CONSCIOUS choice for the planet. Smoke and pet free home. My item's are kept in a temperature controlled environment, However, it is vintage and will need to be washed before wearing.Return PolicyWe prefer a no-returns policy because you're going to receive "EXACTLY" what is in the description in these very clear photos. Please think "YARD SALE" or "FLEA MARKET" not "Wal-Mart" or "MACY'S". If we screwed up, that's different, but with over 18 years of selling on eBay I promise you that wont happen. Actual Color & SizePlease keep in mind that colors may slightly vary depending on your mobile/ computer monitor settings. The item in the pictures may be larger or smaller in actuality. Thank You You promise that if there is something that is unclear or you're not sure about you will inquire before purchasing. That will work well for all of us. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to a long and lasting relationship.

Price: 1199 USD

Location: Reidsville, North Carolina

End Time: 2024-10-17T03:13:43.000Z

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