The Carte de Visite Collection is a series of photographic cards from the nineteenth century. The collection is made up of famous historical people, American Civil War figures, and President Abraham Lincoln. Some of the cards were personal while others were sold commercially.
Some material in the Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum's (ALLM) collections may contain text or imagery that users find outdated, harmful, or offensive. While this content does not reflect the beliefs and values of the ALLM or Lincoln Memorial University, we recognize that it is important to make these historical materials accessible in their original, unaltered form. Online access is meant for research and educational purposes. In addition, while the ALLM strives to describe the materials in its collection using sensitivity, past catalog records, finding aids and other access tools may include terms that no longer meet current professional standards and have not yet been updated. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the ALLM archivist.
