Framed print of allegorical subject

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Descriptive Information

Coverage-Year

1848/1871

Coverage-Spatial

Early to Middle Victorian, Springfield (Ill.)

Description

Stages of a Man's Life from Cradle to Grave
color lithograph shows stages of man's life from age 5 to 100 with accompanying age descriptions and allegorical images like a young tree with leaves on left, dead tree on right, figures ascend left to right in pyramid, various pictures of animals relate to each stage. H 10" x W 14".

Interpretation

Used as decoration in the front entrance hall of the Lincoln Home. Allegorical and scriptural topics were popular subjects for prints.

Lesson Plans / Themes

Learning Standards

Author or Creator

Currier, N

Source

Purchased at The Old Print Gallery Washington, D.C.

Subject / Keywords

Collection Publisher

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Rights Management Statement

Resource Identifier

LIHO 1480

Date Created

37789

Collection Title

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Collection

Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Title	Framed print of allegorical subject
Coverage-Year	1848/1871
Coverage-Spatial	Early to Middle Victorian, Springfield (Ill.)
Description	Stages of a Man's Life from Cradle to Grave color lithograph shows stages of man's life from age 5 to 100 with accompanying age descriptions and allegorical images like a young tree with leaves on left, dead tree on right, figures ascend left to right in pyramid, various pictures of animals relate to each stage. H 10" x W 14".
Interpretation	Used as decoration in the front entrance hall of the Lincoln Home. Allegorical and scriptural topics were popular subjects for prints.
Lesson Plans / Themes	Antebellum Society and the Civil War How We Learn About Communities American Communities in History
Learning Standards	16 History 25-27 Fine Arts
Author or Creator	Currier, N
Source	Purchased at The Old Print Gallery Washington, D.C.
Subject / Keywords	Print Art Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Decor Decoration Lithograph
Collection Publisher	Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Rights Management Statement	Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier	LIHO 1480
Date Created	37789
Collection Title	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection	Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

Framed print of allegorical subject