Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Title | Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |
Description | Caned seat Late Empire side chair. Seat is a modified shield shape. Back has two curved rails. Back legs are slightly curved, front legs cyma curve. Wide, flat, bowed stretcher at front, two rounded stretchers at each side. One round stretcher at back. Identical to LIHO 26 & 27. H 32" x W 16" x D 16". |
Interpretation | Belonged to Abraham Lincoln during his residence in Springfield, IL, 1844-1861. |
Lesson Plans / Themes | |
Learning Standards | 16 History |
Source | On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. |
Subject / Keywords | |
Spatial Coverage | Victorian/Antebellum Springfield (Ill.) |
Temporal Coverage | 1800/1850 |
Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
Resource Identifier | LIHO 28 |
Date Created | 01/17/03 |
Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Chair, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |