Ephemera Gallery | Abraham Lincoln Papers

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The Martyr of liberty. "This Lincoln Hath born his faculties so meek ... the deep damnation of his taking off." [n. p., n. d.] 39.9 x 30.6 cm. Stern Broadside v. 4, no. 53. Rare Books and Special Collections Division.

An example of the many popular images printed after the assassination that depict the attack on President Lincoln. This one includes an adaptation of a quote from Macbeth, Lincoln's favorite Shakespeare play.

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Ephemera Gallery | Abraham Lincoln Papers