Copper and Steel Plates, Dr. Charles A. Leale
Comprising: A large steel plate depicting Leale with signature in reverse that includes the original wrapping material from the Atlantic Publishing and Engraving Company, New York, four copper engraved plates made for calling cards and a photograph of Leale and attached fine paper with Dr Leale's address and office hours printed at the upper margin.Charles Augustus Leale (March 26, 1842 ? June 13, 1932) was a surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War[1] and the first doctor to arrive at the presidential box at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865 after John Wilkes Booth fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln in the head. His prompt treatment allowed Lincoln to live until the next morning. Leale continued to serve in the army until 1866, after which he returned to his home town of New York City where he established a successful private practice and became involved in charitable medical care. One of the last surviving witnesses to Lincoln's death, Leale died in 1932 at the age of 90.
Dimensions:From 4" x 2 1/2" to 10" x 7".
Provenance:From a Main Line collection.
Condition Report: Good condition with expected wear, as pictured.
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Comprising: A large steel plate depicting Leale with signature in reverse that includes the original wrapping material from the Atlantic Publishing and Engraving Company, New York, four copper engraved plates made for calling cards and a photograph of Leale and attached fine paper with Dr Leale's address and office hours printed at the upper margin.Charles Augustus Leale (March 26, 1842 ? June 13, 1932) was a surgeon in the Union Army during the American Civil War[1] and the first doctor to arrive at the presidential box at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865 after John Wilkes Booth fatally shot President Abraham Lincoln in the head. His prompt treatment allowed Lincoln to live until the next morning. Leale continued to serve in the army until 1866, after which he returned to his home town of New York City where he established a successful private practice and became involved in charitable medical care. One of the last surviving witnesses to Lincoln's death, Leale died in 1932 at the age of 90.
Dimensions:From 4" x 2 1/2" to 10" x 7".
Provenance:From a Main Line collection.
Condition Report: Good condition with expected wear, as pictured.
