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Chest of drawers, used in the home of Abraham Lincoln

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Descriptive Information

Title
Chest of drawers, used in the home of Abraham Lincoln
Coverage-Year
1800/1900
Description
Empire classical-style bureau. Overhanging top drawer supported by two smooth columns, three drawers underneath. Top plain, back legs have bun feet. Large knobs. Large wooden sides have panel effect. L 44" x H 47" x W 22".
Interpretation
Originally used in home of Abraham Lincoln.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • American Communities in History
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • How we learn about communities
Learning Standards
16 History
Resource Type
Still image
Source
On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Coverage-Spatial
Antebellum Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
  • Antebellum  
  • Furniture  
  • Furnishings  
  • Chest of drawers  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Statement
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
LIHO 60
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleChest of drawers, used in the home of Abraham Lincoln
Coverage-Year1800/1900
DescriptionEmpire classical-style bureau. Overhanging top drawer supported by two smooth columns, three drawers underneath. Top plain, back legs have bun feet. Large knobs. Large wooden sides have panel effect. L 44" x H 47" x W 22".
InterpretationOriginally used in home of Abraham Lincoln.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • American Communities in History
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • How we learn about communities
Learning Standards16 History
Resource TypeStill image
SourceOn exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Coverage-SpatialAntebellum Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
  • Antebellum  
  • Furniture  
  • Furnishings  
  • Chest of drawers  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights StatementCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource IdentifierLIHO 60
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)  
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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