A business card for the Lincoln Motion Picture Co., Inc.
Entry/Object ID
2009.115.2.8
Description
A business card for the Lincoln Motion Picture Co., Inc., ca. 1918. The card has the company logo, featuring an image of Abraham Lincoln, the company address and phone, the name of secretary Clarence Brooks, and the motto "Our Reputation Is Your Protection." Lincoln was the first black-owned film company in the United States, started in Omaha in 1915 and located in Los Angeles from 1916-21. The item has little indication of wear and is in good condition.
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