NEW ABRAHAM LINCOLN PHOTO DISCOVERED !
In November, 2007 an existing picture of the Gettysburg processionwas determined to possibly show Abraham Lincoln in the procession. Civil War enthusiast John Richter was credited with identifying that the two well publicized photos of the Gettysburg procession from the Library of Congress collection potentially show Lincoln. News Report with Original Pictures
Here, Bryan Eaton of www.AbrahamLincolnUS.com and www.LincolnBicentennialUS.com has digitally restored the two procession photos. Mr. Eaton has been meticulously restoring Lincoln photographs for a book and video documentary called "Color of Lincoln" to be released in 2008.
An original photograph prior to restoration:
Restored photograph adds clarity and enhanced images
While the jury may still be out on the authenticity of Lincoln in the photos, you can judge for yourself here.
Please consider the folllowing:
- The images released from the Library of Congress website are reversed. The restored images have been corrected.
- Mr. Eaton points out that the person considered to be Abraham Lincoln is shown in white gloves and obviously saluting. The blur of the gloved right hand indicates a salute. It would seem highly unlikely that any other civilian member of the procession that day would be saluting.
Judge for yourself.
(Note: Lincoln's location above is on the left about one inch from the left hand margin)
Restoration -© Copyright 2007 Bryan Eaton all rights reserved
Be a spectator in the crowd attending the dedication of the Soldier's National Monument in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Restoration -© Copyright 2007 Bryan Eaton all rights reserved
To see this image in 3-D, simply cross your eyes and a middle image will appear. Allow your eyes to set the focus on this third middle image and you will be transported back over a hundred years to November 19, 1863.
