Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln: Life-sized Painting of President on View

Although we think “life-sized” might over-estimate President Abraham Lincoln’s height, a so-called 9-foot-tall “life-size” painting of the 16th president by W.F.K. Travers is going to be installed at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery on February 10, in time for “Presidential Family Fun Day” on February 18 at the museum. Admission is free. It might be […]

A Lock of Lincoln’s Hair Sold

A lock of President Lincoln’s hair and a blood-stained telegram associated with his 1865 assassination sold for more than $81,000. The hair was removed during the postmortem.  

Norman Rockwell Print of Abraham Lincoln

Q: I found this Norman Rockwell print in a trash bin outside a building that was being renovated about six years ago. It’s framed and is 22 inches high and 8 inches wide. Someone told me it’s called “Lincoln for the Defense.” Any information you can give me would be appreciated.  A: Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) […]