Photographic print, of Henson Robinson
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| Title | Photographic print, of Henson Robinson |
| Description | Sepia photograph of Henson Robinson. Portrait, deep frame, outside black grain painting over white. Inside stained and black bands with gilt. Mat has sea-green linen look. Marked on back "Henson Robinson/Born-March 15, 1839 Xenia, Ohio/Died-April 17, 1900 Spfd." Signs of former oval mat, minor scratches on frame. Part of set with LIHO 7035. H 27 1/4" x W 23 1/4" x D 1 3/4" (frame). |
| Interpretation | Henson Robinson was a prominent citizen of Springfield, IL, and a neighbor of Abraham Lincoln. His stove company provided canons during the Civil War, and is still in existence today as a heating and cooling company in Springfield. |
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| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Source | Donated by a descendent, Philip Robinson, Springfield, IL |
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| Spatial Coverage | Late Victorian, Springfield (Ill.) |
| Temporal Coverage | 1880/1890 |
| Collection Publisher | Lincoln Home National Historic Site |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | LIHO 7034 |
| 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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Photographic print, of Henson Robinson |