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Photograph Description: Abraham Lincoln, candidate for U.S. president. Half-length portrait, seated, facing front Creator(s): Butler, Preston, photographer Date Created Published: Springfield, Ill., 1860 Aug. 13, printed later, ca. 1900? Summary: Thought to be the last beardless portrait of Lincoln, this photo was 'made for the portrait painter, John Henry Brown, noted for his miniatures in ivory... 'There are so many hard lines in his face,' wrote Brown in his diary, 'that it becomes a mask to the inner man. His true character only shines out when in an animated conversation, or when telling an amusing tale... He is said to be a homely man; I do not think so.'' (Source: Ostendorf, p. 62) Notes:. Ostendorf, no. 36 Meserve, no. 29. Gift; A. Conger Goodyear; 1965. Published in: Lincoln's photographs: a complete album by Lloyd Ostendorf. Dayton, OH: Rockywood Press, 1998, p. 62-63. Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham,--1809-1865. --1900. Portrait photographs--1860.