Abraham Lincoln

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.

Format: Inaugural Ball Invitation