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Abraham Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Illinois
- Creator:
- Henry E. Brand
- Location:
- unknown place made
- Origin Date:
- 1900-1940
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 11 15/16 in x 14 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.1740
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This engraving features the Springfield, Illinois, home of Abraham Lincoln positioned at a three quarter view with the house directed slightly toward the viewer's left. The two-story house is surrounded by dark trees and shrubbery on either side as well as in the front. An American flag flies at the top of a flag pole, which is positioned in the front right corner of the yard. "Abraham Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Illinois" is printed below the image on the left, while "Engraved in Copper by Henry E. Brand" is on the right. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum