1861 Rare Broadside In Memory of George Washington & Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln

1861 Rare Broadside Poster "Birth-day Ode in Memory of Washington Deferentially Dedicated to Abraham Lincoln. Dated Philadelphia, PA., February 1861 at the bottom right. With image of Eagle and E. Pluribus Unum type at top. "Birth-Day Ode In Memory of Washington, By George L. Stevens . Deferentially dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, President, and to all patriots in every state and territory of the United States.". Dated February 1861 two months before the start of the Civil War. Ode in seventy unnumbered four-line stanzas and printed in three columns. At the very bottom it credits Samuel Loag, Printer, N.E. Corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. Would look excellent framed. Original. 

The tone of the broadside “Birthday Ode in Memory of Washington” by George L. Stevens is reverent and patriotic, celebrating George Washington’s legacy with poetic eloquence. It reflects a deep admiration for Washington as a founding hero and includes dedication to Abraham Lincoln, connecting themes of unity and enduring national pride. It emphasizes unity, highlighting the “Banner of the Union” as a powerful symbol of national cohesion. It underscores the significance of unity in preserving freedom, justice, and patriotic ideals.

The only other example of this rare broadside that we have ever come across is listed in the Brown University Digital Repository in the Lincoln Broadsides section.