Abraham Lincoln Tintype,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from the Abraham Lincoln Tintype must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Abraham Lincoln Tintype, Ms2013-043, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Berger, Anthony (Photographer)
Abstract:
The collection contains an Abraham Lincoln gem size 3/4" x 1" campaign tintype issued for the 1864 Presidential race.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Abraham Lincoln Tintype, Ms2013-043, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains an Abraham Lincoln gem size 3/4" x 1" campaign tintype issued for the 1864 Presidential race. The image of Lincoln is known as the "Berger Pose," and was taken at Mathew Brady's Washington, D.C. on February 9, 1864 by one of his operatives, Anthony Berger. The picture is surrounded by a decorative golden frame with floral accents in each corner.

Acquisition information:
The Abraham Lincoln Tintype was purchased by Special Collections in July 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Abraham Lincoln Tintype was completed in August 2013.