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Dauntless Plumbing & Electric Co. advertisement
- Creator:
- O. O. Bowers, Dauntless Plumbing & Electric Company
- Location:
- Connecticut, Branford
- Origin Date:
- 1930-1950
- Materials:
- paper
- Measurements:
- overall: 10 in x 8 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.2507
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This print featuring a calligraphic portrait of President Abraham Lincoln is an advertisement for the Dauntless Plumbing & Electric Company, possibly located in Connecticut. The artist formed the portrait using the text of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address with darker ink for the hair, beard, and outlines. The calligrapher's name is below the portrait. Printed below in the lower margin is the publisher's information. This advertisement is an example of the Lincoln name and/or image being used to promote positive feelings toward a company or a product. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
