[LINCOLN'S FUNERAL]. A photograph of the "Nashville" locomotive that conveyed President Lincoln's body, ca. 24 April 1865. Printed ca late 19th-early 20th century.

Silver gelatin print, mounted on dark cardstock, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (190 x 241 mm); overall 11 x 14 in. (279 x 356 mm). Good contrast; very minor spots and blemishes to print; mount with significant losses and tears. Lower margin of photograph with ink inscriptions: "E.S. Flint / Gen. Supt. CC&C" at center, and "TJ Higgins / Train Dispr" at right.

Featured centrally in this striking composition is the locomotive engine "Nashville," outfitted with a black-bordered portrait of Lincoln, a floral wreath, flags, and other elements indicating its funerary purpose. The centrally posed subject is the general superintendent of the railroad, Edward Sherrill Flint (1819-1902).

Multiple locomotives from various railroads had the honor of pulling the nine-car Lincoln funeral train along a leg of its twelve-day journey from Washington, D.C. to Springfield, Illinois. The engine shown in this image belonged to the Cleveland, Columbus & Cincinnati Railroad and was responsible for conveying Lincoln's casket from Cleveland to Columbus, arriving at the latter at 7:30 AM on 29 April 1865.

Provenance:

Louise Taper, Beverly Hills, California

Property from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Foundation

This lot is located in Chicago.