"All aboard, Mr. Lincoln!" Comic Book, 1959
THF141606 / "All aboard, Mr. Lincoln!" Comic Book, 1959
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Artifact Overview
This comic book, originally published by the Association of American Railroads, described the many connections between Abraham Lincoln and America's railroad industry, from his time working on railroad cases as an attorney in Illinois to his signing of the Pacific Railway Act, enabling construction of the First Transcontinental Railroad, as President of the United States.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Comic book
Date Made
1959
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2006.0.4.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 7 in
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