A cabinet card photograph of Abraham Lincoln, most likely taken by the renowned Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner on November 15, 1863, as noted on the reverse inscription. Cabinet cards were a popular photographic medium in the late 19th century, typically mounted on stiff card stock to provide durability.

The portrait captures Lincoln’s distinctive features in a stark and serious expression, showing the weariness that marked his presidency during the Civil War era. The reverse side contains handwritten notes, suggesting this specific card may have originally been associated with a later print run or personal annotation, misattributing the photo as being from 1864 rather than its true date.

This card, though trimmed, retains historical significance due to the rarity of original prints depicting Lincoln, especially those from Gardner’s sessions, which are some of the most recognized images of the president.