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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