Wall mirror, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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| Title | Wall mirror, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |
| Description | Rectangular gilt gesso on wood molding frame mirror. Top outer edge is bevelled away from mirror, 1/2" wide, remainder of mirror slopes inward. One incised line 1/2" from outer ridge. 1" wide molding bevel cut to mirror outer ridge is closest to glass. Back of frame is flat with wide incised line 1 1/2" from outer edge. Mirror held in place by glued blocks and backed with series of wide horizontal boards. Red base paint shows through gilt. Mercury backing is flawed. L 50 7/16" x W 22 9/16" x D 2 3/8". |
| Interpretation | This mirror belonged to Abraham Lincoln during his residence in Springfield, IL, 1844-1861. |
| Lesson Plans / Themes | |
| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Source | On exhibit at Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Transferred from Lincoln Collection at Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA |
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| Spatial Coverage | Early Victorian, Springfield (Ill.) |
| Temporal Coverage | 1840/1850 |
| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 1115 |
| 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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Wall mirror, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |