President Abraham Lincoln and His Son Thaddeus Memorial CDV / SOLD

Description

President Abraham Lincoln and His Son Thaddeus Memorial CDV 

Published by G. F. Bouve & Co., Boston
Scarce memorial photographic card depicting one of the most beloved images of President Abraham Lincoln with his youngest son, Thomas “Tad” Lincoln (often mistakenly identified on this publication as “Thaddeus”). The caption beneath the image reads, “President Lincoln and His Son Thaddeus – The last photograph the President sat for,” referencing the famous portrait taken during the closing days of Lincoln’s life in early 1865.

The image captures a rare and intimate moment between father and son, presenting Lincoln in a relaxed seated pose as young Tad leans affectionately beside him. Unlike the formal presidential portraits of the era, this composition offers a glimpse into Lincoln’s warmth and devotion as a father, making it one of the most cherished photographic images associated with the sixteenth President.

Published by G. F. Bouve & Co., 41 Brattle Street, Boston, this memorial card was produced during the late nineteenth century for admirers of Lincoln and collectors of Civil War memorabilia. Such souvenir photographs remained popular for decades after the Civil War, reflecting Lincoln’s enduring legacy as the savior of the Union and one of America’s most revered presidents.

This example retains a pleasing sepia image with strong detail and contrast.  

Inventory Number: POL 434