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Sullivan, George

Picturing Lincoln: Famous Photographs That Popularized the President

(2) 4-6 Since photographs were difficult to duplicate, engravers and others primarily used five of the 130 known photos of Lincoln and created new images, typically with artistic license that ranged from slight to major. Sullivan builds on this fascinating historical footnote by showing both the process and the resulting products. The handsome layout contributes to the success of this unusual account. Bib., ind.

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