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After the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, tributes of many kinds were published. This elegy uses quotes from William Shakespeare to pay homage. Most literate people in 1865 would have been familiar with the works of Shakespeare.

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Broadside of Abraham Lincoln's elegy

author William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

date Nov 30, 1864

location Washington D.C.

height 12.75"

width 9.5"

process/materials printed paper, ink

item type Communication/Poetry/Ballad/Song

accession # #L06.002

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