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President Abraham Lincoln jigsaw puzzle

Creator:
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Location:
Indiana, Allen County, Fort Wayne
Origin Date:
1940-1960
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 17 in x 12 1/2 in x 1/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.2770
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This jigsaw puzzle was made using a reproduction of a painting of President Abraham Lincoln by artist Bernie Lettick done from a photograph taken of President Lincoln on November 8, 1863. Each puzzle piece cut from the print is in the shape of one of the 48 contiguous states and when the puzzle is completed form the outline of the United States mainland. The puzzle is printed on a pale green background and is backed with a 1/16 inch heavy stock. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum