Commode, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln
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https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/d8198730-0d92-0135-23f6-0050569601ca-dDescriptive 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. |
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Learning Standards | 16 History |
Resource Type | Still image |
Source | On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. |
Coverage-Spatial | Antebellum Springfield, IL |
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Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
Rights Statement | Copyright Not Evaluated |
Resource Identifier | LIHO 104 |
Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Commode, belonging to Mary Todd Lincoln |