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Cavalry Group on Lincoln Monument

Creator:
Curteich
Location:
Illinois, Chicago
Origin Date:
1936
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 3 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.083.1762
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Cartoons, Broadsides & Ephemera

Description

This linen postcard features the Cavalry Group, one of four bronze battle scenes anchoring the corners of the Lincoln Monument in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois. This bronze sculpture designed by Larkin Mead was donated by the city of Boston in 1883. It shows a dying Union soldier who fell from his horse being supported by a fellow soldier. A white border surrounds the image with the caption printed in the top margin. The number 6A-H2833 is printed near the lower right corner of the border. The postcard reverse is divided with narrative text printed on the left side. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum