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Photographic print, of Henson Robinson

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Title
Photographic print, of Henson Robinson
Coverage-Year
1880/1890
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.
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 a descendent, Philip Robinson, Springfield, IL
Coverage-Spatial
Late Victorian, Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Neighbors  
  • Print  
  • Photo  
  • Photography  
  • Robinson, Henson, 1839-1900  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection Publisher
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource Identifier
LIHO 7034
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Descriptive Information

TitlePhotographic print, of Henson Robinson
Coverage-Year1880/1890
DescriptionSepia 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).
InterpretationHenson 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.
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 a descendent, Philip Robinson, Springfield, IL
Coverage-SpatialLate Victorian, Springfield, IL  
Subject / Keywords
  • Neighbors  
  • Print  
  • Photo  
  • Photography  
  • Robinson, Henson, 1839-1900  
  • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865  
Collection PublisherLincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement
Resource IdentifierLIHO 7034
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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