Loveseat, owned by Rev. Charles Dresser, a friend of the Lincoln family
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| Title | Loveseat, owned by Rev. Charles Dresser, a friend of the Lincoln family |
| Description | Victorian Rococco style loveseat with exposed walnut trim. Horizontal oval medallion back, flared wing sides, padded arm rests. Carved crest has two upside-down rose buds flanked by open roses, leaves, and scrolls. Upholstery of rose silk brocade with raised floral pattern in same color. Backs of medallion and wings depp-button tufted with double rows of button half-way up. Front cabriole legs with no castors. H 34 1/2" x W 61 3/4". |
| Interpretation | Owned by Rev. Charles Dresser, a friend of the Lincoln family. Rev. Dresser performed the wedding ceremony for Abraham and Mary Lincoln in November of 1842. He sold them his house on the corner of 8th and Jackson in January of 1844. |
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| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Source | Donated by a relative of Rev. Dresser, T. Haliburton McCoy, Boyce, VA. |
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| Spatial Coverage | Early Victorian, Springfield (Ill.) |
| Temporal Coverage | 1839/1844 |
| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 1129 |
| Date Created | 06/09/03 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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Loveseat, owned by Rev. Charles Dresser, a friend of the Lincoln family |