University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois I-Mark

Commode, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln

Permalink

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/d8198730-0d92-0135-23f6-0050569601ca-d

Rights Information

http://media.library.illinois.edu/TDC/Home/Conditions

Descriptive Information

Title
Commode, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln
Coverage-Year
1800/1900
Description
Mahogany chamber pot/ box with hinged lid. Round piece with two finger-grip holes, removable, fits into removable rectangle with circle cut-out. This fits on top of rectangular box with side cut-outs, on casters. L 18 1/2" x H 15 1/2" x W 16".
Interpretation
Belonged to Mary Todd Lincoln during her 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
  • Commodes  
  • Toilets  
  • Furnishings  
  • Furniture  
  • Antebellum  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
LIHO 104
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitleCommode, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln
Coverage-Year1800/1900
DescriptionMahogany chamber pot/ box with hinged lid. Round piece with two finger-grip holes, removable, fits into removable rectangle with circle cut-out. This fits on top of rectangular box with side cut-outs, on casters. L 18 1/2" x H 15 1/2" x W 16".
InterpretationBelonged to Mary Todd Lincoln during her 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
  • Commodes  
  • Toilets  
  • Furnishings  
  • Furniture  
  • Antebellum  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource IdentifierLIHO 104
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Download Options

Commode, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln
Master File (JPEG2000) Master File (TIFF) Custom Image…