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Roofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home

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Title
Roofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home
Coverage-Year
1845/1856
Description
Roofing shingle made from milled wood. Distinct grain on wide part, weathered to almost black color. Found during 1987-1988 restoration. L 5 11/16" x W 1 1/8" x D 1/4".
Interpretation
This shingle is believed to have been installed on the roof of the 1848 Abraham Lincoln bedroom in the northwest corner of the house, and was left in a ceiling cavity over the bedroom (converted by the Lincolns to the Back Parlor) after the Lincolns added on a second story in 1855-56.
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
Found during 1987 restoration in ceiling cavity over Back Parlor, Lincoln Home, Springfield, IL
Coverage-Spatial
Antebellum Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • House  
  • Roofing shingle  
  • Antebellum  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
LIHO 6682
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitleRoofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home
Coverage-Year1845/1856
DescriptionRoofing shingle made from milled wood. Distinct grain on wide part, weathered to almost black color. Found during 1987-1988 restoration. L 5 11/16" x W 1 1/8" x D 1/4".
InterpretationThis shingle is believed to have been installed on the roof of the 1848 Abraham Lincoln bedroom in the northwest corner of the house, and was left in a ceiling cavity over the bedroom (converted by the Lincolns to the Back Parlor) after the Lincolns added on a second story in 1855-56.
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • How we learn about communities
  • Antebellum Society and the Civil War
  • American Communities in History
Learning Standards16 History
Resource TypeStill image
SourceFound during 1987 restoration in ceiling cavity over Back Parlor, Lincoln Home, Springfield, IL
Coverage-SpatialAntebellum Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • House  
  • Roofing shingle  
  • Antebellum  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource IdentifierLIHO 6682
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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