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RARE 1864 Inaugural Ball Invitation for Pres Abraham Lincoln & VP Andrew Johnson

Description: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Beautifully engraved invitation to the inaugural ball of President Abraham Lincoln and Vice President Andrew Johnson on March 4, 1865 in Washington, DC. Given to “Miss Augusta Foster” (1820-1882), a well-known New York socialite who was a major supporter of Lincoln and the Union cause. BEAUTIFULLY ENGRAVED INVITATION TO THE INAUGURAL BALL OF PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND VICE PRESIDENT ANDREW JOHNSON ON MARCH 4, 1865 IN WASHINGTON, DC The second inauguration of Abraham Lincoln took place at the East Portico of the United States Capitol and only 42 days before Lincoln’s assassination. The managers consisted of Lincoln’s cabinet, supporters, and generals, including Hannibal Hamlin, Schuyler Colfax, John Sherman, Henry Wilson, Ulysses S. Grant, William T. Sherman, Philip Sheridan, Winfield Scott Hancock, Abner Doubleday, David Farragut, David Dixon Porter, and many others. MANAGERS INCLUDED HANNIBAL HAMLIN, ULYSSES S. GRANT, WILLIAM T. SHERMAN, PHILIP SHERIDAN, DAVID FARRAGUT, AND MANY OTHERS It is widely considered the greatest design of all inauguration invitations. Most examples are not inscribed to the invitee due to the date on the invitation being incorrect. The ball should have been held on the evening of Saturday the 4th, but was postponed for weather reasons and did not take place until Monday the 6th. It was held in the Patent Office and was attended by Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln. IT IS WIDELY CONSIDERED THE GREATEST DESIGN OF ALL INAUGURATION INVITATIONS AND MOST EXAMPLES ARE NOT INSCRIBED TO THE INVITEE Features jugate portraits of Lincoln and Johnson and various inscriptions and symbols related to the nation’s military struggles, designed and drawn by Bruff, engraved by Dempsey and O’Toole, measures 9.75 by 7.5 inches, and in very fine condition with only very light staining and evidence of mounting on the verso.

Price: 4687.5 USD

Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina

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RARE 1864 Inaugural Ball Invitation for Pres Abraham Lincoln & VP Andrew Johnson

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)

President: Abraham Lincoln

Term in Office: 1861-65

Year: 1861

First Lady: Mary Todd Lincoln

Theme: Politics

Country/Region: United States

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