Folding game table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/a7bf48e0-0d92-0135-23f6-0050569601ca-3

Descriptive Information

Description

top folds in half, rectangular pedestal leg with columns at edges, bowed base, Y scroll on casters. Front rail table top base is carved feet, with front edges of leaves rounded. L 37 1/2" x H 28 1/2" x W 18 1/2".
Mahogany folding game table

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

Temporal Coverage

1800/1900

Collection Publisher

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Rights

Resource Identifier

LIHO 29

Date Created

01/17/03

Collection Title

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Collection

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Title	Folding game table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Description	top folds in half, rectangular pedestal leg with columns at edges, bowed base, Y scroll on casters. Front rail table top base is carved feet, with front edges of leaves rounded. L 37 1/2" x H 28 1/2" x W 18 1/2". Mahogany folding game table
Interpretation	Belonged to Abraham Lincoln during his residence in Springfield, IL, 1844-1861.
Lesson Plans / Themes	How We Learn About Communities Antebellum Society and the Civil War American Communities in History
Learning Standards	16 History
Source	On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Subject / Keywords	Wood Table Furniture Furnishings Antebellum Victorian Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Spatial Coverage	Victorian/Antebellum
Temporal Coverage	1800/1900
Collection Publisher	Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights	Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier	LIHO 29
Date Created	01/17/03
Collection Title	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Folding game table, belonging to Abraham Lincoln