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Young Abe Lincoln in Indiana

Creator:
E.M. Viquesney
Location:
Indiana, Owen County, Spencer
Origin Date:
1938
Materials:
composition
Measurements:
overall: 26 in x 15 3/4 in x 17 3/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.1226
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This statuette depicts a young Abraham LIncoln around the age of 18 in Indiana barefooted and seated on a tree stump. His chin rests in his left hand and he is looking to the viewer's right. He holds a book in his right hand which rests on his leg. A dog is lying down by Lincoln's feet. An ax is shown leaning against the log beside Lincoln. On the front of the base are the words, "I WILL GET READY AND MAYBE SOMEDAY MY CHANCE WILL COME." On the back of the base the words are, "E.M. Viquesney, Sculptor, Spencer Ind, Copyrighted 1938." The entire piece is an off-white color. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum