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Wardrobe, belonging to Abraham Lincoln

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Descriptive Information

Title
Wardrobe, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Coverage-Year
1800/1900
Description
Empire-style tall wardrobe. Bracket feet, base carved and scrolled, two large doors divided into two panels each, with narrow strip between doors. Two small mushroom-type wooden knobs. Plain cornice top, sides have one panel. L 56" x H 83 1/2" x W 20 1/2".
Interpretation
This wardrobe 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
Resource Type
Still image
Source
On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Coverage-Spatial
Antebellum Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Wardrobes  
  • Wood  
  • Furnishings  
  • Furniture  
  • Antebellum  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
LIHO 58
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitleWardrobe, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Coverage-Year1800/1900
DescriptionEmpire-style tall wardrobe. Bracket feet, base carved and scrolled, two large doors divided into two panels each, with narrow strip between doors. Two small mushroom-type wooden knobs. Plain cornice top, sides have one panel. L 56" x H 83 1/2" x W 20 1/2".
InterpretationThis wardrobe 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 Standards16 History
Resource TypeStill image
SourceOn exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Coverage-SpatialAntebellum Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Wardrobes  
  • Wood  
  • Furnishings  
  • Furniture  
  • Antebellum  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource IdentifierLIHO 58
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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