Spittoon, typical of earthenware ceramics available to Abraham Lincoln in midwestern Illinois
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| Title | Spittoon, typical of earthenware ceramics available to Abraham Lincoln in midwestern Illinois |
| Description | Basic circular shape spittoon, with 12 ribs, pinched waist around outside, top sloped downward and into round opening 6.5 cm in diameter. Finish is Bennington-style, brown, gold, and cream speckled. Drain opening near top rim, some crazing, chips of finish out of rim. Diam. 14 1/4" x H 6 5/8". |
| Interpretation | Typical of earthenware ceramics available to Abraham Lincoln in midwestern Illinois. |
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| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Source | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
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| Spatial Coverage | Late Victorian, Springfield (Ill.) |
| Temporal Coverage | 1850/1870 |
| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 1205 |
| Date Created | 06/03/03 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Spittoon, typical of earthenware ceramics available to Abraham Lincoln in midwestern Illinois |