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Lounge, belonging to Abraham Lincoln

Commemorative Ribbon

Postcard of the Lincoln Home (southwest view)

Marriage certificate, from the wedding of E.S. Barnes and Caroline Inslee

Sofa, left by Rev. Charles Dresser when he sold his home to the Lincolns

Photographic print, of Henson Robinson

Art Print, commemorating the celebration and creation of a "National day of thanksgiving" by Abraham Lincoln in 1863

Framed print of Henry Clay

Framed print of hunting prize (waterfowl)

Framed print of domestic scene

Desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln

Doorknob, from an interior door of Lincoln Home

Book, "Principles of Medical Jurisprudence" (owned by Abraham Lincoln)

Cradle, used by Lincoln family

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

Political Medallions, depicting ferrotypes of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin

Model of the Lincoln Home, Stage 3 (1855-1861)

Lounge, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Serpentine back, one-armed upholstered sofa, modified Late Empire style. Couch has sloped arm, headrest, curved upholstered ends, 3/4th low serpentine back, extra-length, and four turned legs with bun feet on coasters. Reupholstered by Clifford Putman in Springfield, IL 1953. H. 32 1/2", Base L. 67", Arm Rest estends 12", total L. 79" D. 22" Seat H. 16 1/2".
Commemorative Ribbon
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)White silk ribbon wound on round wooden core. Extremely fragile. Diam. 2 3/8".
Postcard of the Lincoln Home (southwest view)
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Black and white photograph of the Lincoln Home from the southwest. House is white with black shutters. Large flagpole in corner behind fence. Lattice-type porch encloses front door. Square metal plaque mounted on front fence, with a sign to the right marked "Lincoln's Home". L 13.6 W 8.6 cm.
Marriage certificate, from the wedding of E.S. Barnes and Caroline Inslee
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Yellowed marriage certificate for the wedding of E.S. Barnes and Caroline Inslee on November 24, 1842, in Springfield. The certificate is signed by N.W. Matheny. Note below printed area in ink: "Solemnized by me on the/day and date above written/Charles Dresser." Marked on back: "E.S. Barnes & Caroline S. Inslee No. 2802." L 7 3/4" x W 6".
Sofa, left by Rev. Charles Dresser when he sold his home to the Lincolns
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)slightly swelled wedge shape, small legs on castors, back is modified simple comb with slight scrolls 1/3 & 2/3 down top rail. Cyma curved arms, end in slight scroll, edge of bottom rail on seat small-spool beaded. L 79" x W 26" x H 39".
Photographic print, of Henson Robinson
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)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" (...
Art Print, commemorating the celebration and creation of a "National day of thanksgiving" by Abraham Lincoln in 1863
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Black ink collage on newsprint of Civil War scenes, with center vignette of Lincoln receiving accolades from soldiers. Drawn by Thomas Nast. Titled "Thanksgving Day November 24, 1864." In center is large drawing of Abraham Lincoln shaking the hands of a soldier and a sailor who are staluting him with their hats. The soldier tramples the "Stars & Bars" flag marked "CS." Large...
Framed print of Henry Clay
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Deep rectangular wooden frame contains print of Henry Clay. He wears a dark suit and large bow tie with a high-collared white shirt. L 15" x W 13 1/2".
Framed print of hunting prize (waterfowl)
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Hand-colored etching of dead waterfowl, a wood duck and a small green-winged teal, hanging upside-down. Plain oval frame w/raised middle rim. L 21" x W 18".
Framed print of domestic scene
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)to the left of the mother stands a barefoot girl holding a baby in front of an old open fireplace with cooking utensils. L 33 1/2" x W 29" x D 2 1/2".
Desk, belonging to Abraham Lincoln
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Dark stained pine desk. Two rows of open cubbyholes above desk lid. Lid has hinges and lifts up. Slant-top lid and writing area. Very plain, crude craftsmanship. H 74 13/16" x W 11 1/4" x L 26".
Doorknob, from an interior door of Lincoln Home
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Brown marbleized doorknob. Diam. 2 1/8
Book, "Principles of Medical Jurisprudence" (owned by Abraham Lincoln)
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Principles of Medical Jurisprudence. Albany. Gould, Banks & Gould, 475 Broadway. New York: Banks Gould & Co. 144 Nassau St. 1850. L 9 1/2" x W 5 7/8" x D 2".
Cradle, used by Lincoln family
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Large cradle of black walnut on rockers. Sides have turned dowels, ends are solid with curved top. Slats hold mattress. H 31 1/2" x W 29 1/2" x L 48 3/8".
Roofing shingle, believed to have been installed on the roof of the Lincoln Home
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)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".
Political Medallions, depicting ferrotypes of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin
Image | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)Brass raised ring encircling back-to-back ferrotypes of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin. Ring has hole at top for hanging, cross-hatching and raised letters & edges. Ferrotypes: unbearded Lincoln (taken Feb. 1860 - Cooper Union), Hamlin in dark suit. Obverse: "Abram Lincoln Free Soil & Free Men" Reverse: "Hannibal Hamlin Free Speech" Diam 1 1/8" x H 1/16".
Model of the Lincoln Home, Stage 3 (1855-1861)
Multi-Page Item | 2 pages | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)By 1855, the Lincoln home, little changed from the cottage purchased twelve years earlier, proved to be too small for the growing family. Lincoln hired local builders, Hannon and Ragsdale, to remodel the home. They removed the roofs and raised the house from one-and-one-half to two full stories. When the work was completed, Mary wrote to her sister, Emilie Todd Helm, "You wi...

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