CDV is a three-quarter sitting view of Abraham Lincoln and his son Tad.

In this drawing - based on a photograph by Anthony Berger (who worked at Mathew Brady's studio) - we see the President with his son Tad.  The engraving was published in the May 6, 1865 issue of Harper's Weekly.  It is believed to be the only existing close-up image of the President wearing his glasses.

Lincoln became extremely close to Tad following Willie's death in 1862.  According to the National Portrait Gallery, father and son were "inseparable" during the President's final years.

Tad - whose real name was Thomas, after his paternal Grandfather - was eight years old when his father moved the family to the White House.  At that time, American Presidents were sworn-in during the month of March, so Tad became a White-House resident in March of 1861.

He was the youngest of Abe and Mary’s four sons.  Robert was the first, then Eddie, Willie and Tad.

The reverse has a photographer’s imprint which reads, “PHOTOGRAPHED BY A.E. ALDEN, 59, 60, 61, AND 65 ARCALE, PROVIDENCE, R.I.”.

Image is clear and the contrast is good. Surface has some light dirt from age. Image has yellowed with time.     [sm]

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