Portable desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
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Title | Portable desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |
Coverage-Year | 1840/1860 |
Description | Mahogany writing box with brass plate in center of hinged top. Back folds down into flat surface on bottom. Slanted on top for writing. Hinged compartments on both sides, covered with fabric. Several compartments in front, one long with lid, one each inkwell with bottle and one square with circular well and ringed brass circular lid. L 14" x W 8 1/4" x H 4 5/16" cm (closed). L 16 1/2" x W 14" H 3 1/8" to 1 1/2" (open). |
Interpretation | This desk belonged to Abraham Lincoln during his residence in Springfield, IL, 1844-1861. Used for conducting business while travelling, such as on the legal circuit and at political rallies. |
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Learning Standards | 16 History |
Resource Type | Still image |
Source | Donated by Roy W. Ide, Jr., Carbondale, IL |
Coverage-Spatial | Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL |
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Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
Rights Management Statement |
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Resource Identifier | LIHO 308 |
Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Portable desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln |