Bed Steps, belonging to Abraham Lincoln

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Descriptive Information

Description

Wooden steps. Two-steps, solid sides, open back with one dovetailed rail near bottom. H 10 1/2" x L 9 1/2" x D 9 1/2".

Interpretation

Belonged to Abraham Lincoln during his residence in Springfield, IL, 1844-1861. Probably used by his younger children to into/out of bed.

Lesson Plans / Themes

Learning Standards

16 History

Source

On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.

Subject / Keywords

Spatial Coverage

Antebellum Springfield (Ill.)

Temporal Coverage

1800/1900

Collection Publisher

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Rights

Resource Identifier

LIHO 390

Date Created

37652

Collection Title

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Collection

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Title	Bed Steps, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Description	Wooden steps. Two-steps, solid sides, open back with one dovetailed rail near bottom. H 10 1/2" x L 9 1/2" x D 9 1/2".
Interpretation	Belonged to Abraham Lincoln during his residence in Springfield, IL, 1844-1861. Probably used by his younger children to into/out of bed.
Lesson Plans / Themes	How We Learn About Communities Antebellum Society and the Civil War American Communities in History
Learning Standards	16 History
Source	On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
Subject / Keywords	Furnishings Furniture Antebellum Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Spatial Coverage	Antebellum Springfield (Ill.)
Temporal Coverage	1800/1900
Collection Publisher	Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights	Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier	LIHO 390
Date Created	37652
Collection Title	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Bed Steps, belonging to Abraham Lincoln