Abraham Lincoln bust, Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C.

Subjects: Monuments & Memorials Public Figures
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1915 (White Border)

Back of Abraham Lincoln bust, Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C., c. 1915 lithograph postcard — Back

About this subject

A white marble bust of Abraham Lincoln on a tall rectangular pedestal. The pedestal is inscribed with a dedication to Congress by Evgene Meyer Jr. of New York City. The bust is photographed against a dark, textured background.

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PublisherB. S. Reynolds Co.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN PRESENTED TO CONGRESS BY EVGENE MEYER JR. OF NEW YORK CITY ABRAHAM LINCOLN, CAPITOL ROTUNDA, WASHINGTON, D. C. --- R-65224 Post Card ABRAHAM LINCOLN, CAPITOL ROTUNDA, WASHINGTON, D. C. This colossal marble head of Abraham Lincoln is considered to be one of the best likenesses of the Great Emancipator extant. It was sculptured by Gutson Borglum and is considered his masterpiece. Address Only On This Side Place the Stamp here PUBLISHED BY B. S. REYNOLDS CO., 1202 D ST., NORTHWEST, WASHINGTON, D. C.

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Postcard record

Condition	Very good
Place mentioned	Capitol, Washington, DC
Place mentioned	Washington, D.C., Washington, DC
Place mentioned	Capitol Rotunda, Washington, DC
Publisher	B. S. Reynolds Co., Washington, DC
Notes	White border; halftone dot pattern visible; no publisher mark on front. No postmark, stamp, or handwriting — unused card. Divided back with 'Address Only On This Side'; white border on front; slight toning/foxing on the back. Publisher imprint of B. S. Reynolds Co., Washington, D.C.

Cite this card

Abraham Lincoln bust, Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C., postcard, c. 1915. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/abraham-lincoln-bust-capitol-rotunda-washington-d-c. Accessed October 5, 2026.