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Caricature and Icon:
Abraham Lincoln is one of the most familiar figures in American history. What person doesn't recognize that distinctive beard and top hat! From the penny to Mount Rushmore, Lincoln's image is everywhere. Because of innovations in photography in the late 1850s and his own fascination with new technologies, Lincoln was frequently photographed -- more than any prior president -- leaving us with an enduring record of this iconic man.
Wasting no time, commercial businesses seized on Lincoln's popularity. Within a year of his death, Lincoln's image had been used to sell such products as medicine, pens, tobacco, and clothing.
What products have you seen with Lincoln's image on them? |