Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois

Stereoscopic, cabinet size photographs of the National President Abraham Lincoln Monument in Springfield, Illinois. This is a close up view of the military figures that flank President Lincoln, and it is titled, "Artillery Group." There is a detailed description on the reverse of the card explaining the artillery group depicted on this monument. Photographed by J.A.W. Pittman, for J.C. Power. Also includes the names of the Executive Committee, with the date April 18, 1882, and more. Imprint on the front mount, Entered by John Carroll Power, in 1883, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. Located in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, this is the final resting place of our 16th President Abraham Lincoln, and his family; his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and 3 of their sons, Edward, William & Thomas (known as Tad). Their eldest son, Robert Todd Lincoln, is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. The image is a little light and shows some light age toning and wear. 7 x 4 1/4.