1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Abraham Lincoln's boot hooks

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
1840-1865
Materials:
metal, animal
Measurements:
overall: 5 in x 3 1/2 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0018a-b
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Lincoln's boot hooks feature a rolled bone or ivory handle with several decorative notches. The handle is set perpendicular to the metal hook. The hook features decorative notches where it meets the handle. A metal plate is nailed to the handle of .0018a; it is engraved with "Abe Lincoln from J. Hanks." The boot hooks were given to Lincoln by John Hanks, first cousin of Lincoln's mother. Part of The Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum