Wood stove, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Title | Wood stove, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |
Coverage-Year | 1856 |
Description | Royal Oak iron cook stove on four cabriole legs. Had rounded apron front. Stove curves in toward back. Bent stove pipe. Molded rims, leaf and rosette molding on doors. L 40" H 27" W 31". |
Interpretation | This stove was purchased by Abraham Lincoln for Mary Lincoln in 1856, and used until the Lincolns moved to Washington, D.C. in early 1861. Mrs. Lincoln wished to bring the stove with her to Washington, but Mr. Lincoln convinced her it was unnecessary. |
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Learning Standards | 16 History |
Author or Creator | Royal Oak |
Resource Type | Still image |
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Coverage-Spatial | Antebellum Springfield, IL |
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Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
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Resource Identifier | LIHO 559 |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Wood stove, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |