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Today I Am Thankful

Creator:
H. R. Doty, American Educational Association
Location:
Pennsylvania, Phildelphia County, Philadelphia
Origin Date:
1924
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 26 7/8 in x 19 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.2416
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This inspirational poster features a photograph of a full-length statue of President Abraham Lincoln by Augustus St. Gaudens to the viewer's right. To the viewer's left of the statue is a six-stanza poem titled "Today I Am Thankful" by H. R. Doty. At the top of the poster is a quotation attributed to Lincoln, "Of the people--by the people--for the people." The publisher's information is in the lower right corner of the poster. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum/