Abraham Lincoln by Alexander Gardner, 1865 Poet travelling about 50 miles an

travelling about 50 miles an hour through the air

though he had asthma which he countered with vigorous exercise and a deep interest in the natural world

Vachon's evocative picture of this young boy smoking was originally a different proportion but decided to crop it square for a colorized print

not just in the glow of sunset

Abraham Lincoln by Alexander Gardner, 1865 Poet travelling about 50 miles anABOUT THIS PHOTOGRAPH This photograph is one of the most iconic portraits of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Taken shortly before his assassination in April 1865, Lincoln wears his trademark Brooks Brothers suit, with other references coming from a photograph of the actual watch seen in the image (the hook is identical) and period references for the other props in the portrait. Jordan J. Lloyd Taken: February 5th,