Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Judge Charles E. Bull sits in a chair, holding a top hat in his lap. The photograph is taken from his left profile side. Related to the following articles: "Lincoln Double Visiting Here," Los Angeles Times, 02 May 1923, II2; "'Abe Lincoln' Here," Los Angeles Times, 05 Jan 1925: A18; "Lincoln Double Will Appear at Chinese Sunday," Los Angeles Times, 08 Feb 1933: 11. Negative sleeve notes and notes on negative incorrectly give the man's name as George Bull instead of Charles Edward Bull. Judge Charles Edward Bull was a judge for Reno, Nevada, and he bore a very strong resemblance to Abraham Lincoln. He portrayed Lincoln in some movies and parades, and gave lectures on Lincoln. Text on negative sleeve: Bull George Judge Handwritten on negative: Judge Geo Bull
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_1190 ark:/21198/zz002dbm5t
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Lookalikes Judges Presidents--United States Impersonation Bull, Charles Edward Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Source
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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