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Abraham Lincoln Memorial Park

Creator:
McGrew Color Graphics
Location:
Missouri, Kansas City
Origin Date:
1960-1980
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/2 in x 7 in
Item ID:
71.2009.083.3086
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Cartoons, Broadsides & Ephemera

Description

This color postcard consists of three images of the statue of President Abraham Lincoln which is located east of Charleston, Illinois. The top image shows the statue as it was transported to the installation site. The bottom left image shows the crane used to lift the body portion to a standing position. The bottom right image shows the statue fully installed on its base. The postcard reverse is divided. Narrative text is printed on the left side. The number 150538 is printed along the bottom edge near the middle. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum