1. Creator/Author:
  2. Louis Bonhajo (13)

Lincoln with His Son Tad

Creator:
Louis Bonhajo, Mary Taylor Parkinson
Location:
Illinois, Evanston
Origin Date:
1939
Materials:
paper
Measurements:
overall: 15 7/8 in x 12 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.2151
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This color poster done from a painting by Louis Bonhajo features President Abraham Lincoln looking at a book with his youngest son Tad. Lincoln is seated and holding the book on his knee. Tad is standing beside Lincoln's right shoulder with his right hand holding a page in the book. A paragraph of text about Tad Lincoln is in the lower margin next to the title. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum