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WIDE AWAKE MEMBERS 1860 AMBROTYPE

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WIDE AWAKE MEMBERS 1860 AMBROTYPE
<b>204. WIDE AWAKE MEMBERS 1860 </b>An extremely rare 1/6th plate ambrotype of two supporters in Lincoln's Wide Awake movement of 1860. Both young men wear oil cloth covered caps and capes over their formal black suits. Members were required to appear dressed as such while marching in support of their candidate. Housed in a half leatherette case and protected by brass mat, frame and glass. Previously published in a major image publication. Some very light spotting, else very good.<b> $400-600</b>