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Portable desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln

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Descriptive Information

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.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • American Communities in History
Learning Standards
16 History
Resource Type
Still image
Source
Donated by Roy W. Ide, Jr., Carbondale, IL
Coverage-Spatial
Middle Victorian, Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Wooden cabinets  
  • Lap Desk  
  • Written Communication  
  • Furnishings  
  • Victorian  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
LIHO 308
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitlePortable desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Coverage-Year1840/1860
DescriptionMahogany 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).
InterpretationThis 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.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • American Communities in History
Learning Standards16 History
Resource TypeStill image
SourceDonated by Roy W. Ide, Jr., Carbondale, IL
Coverage-SpatialMiddle Victorian, Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Wooden cabinets  
  • Lap Desk  
  • Written Communication  
  • Furnishings  
  • Victorian  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource IdentifierLIHO 308
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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