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Abraham Lincoln Bust
- Creator:
- Klara Sever
- Location:
- Unknown Place Made
- Origin Date:
- 1979
- Materials:
- metal
- Measurements:
- overall: 11 1/2 in x 4 in x 3 1/2 in
- Item ID:
- 71.2009.081.1236
- Holding Institution:
- Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
- Available for Viewing:
- No
- Category:
- Fine Art
Description
This bust depicts a bearded Abraham Lincoln from the neck up. The silver colored bust sits on a black square pedestal. The bust is accompanied by a folded paper document verifying authenticity of the limited edition of 400 commissioned by the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company of which this piece is number 2. The sculpture was presented as a gift to show the company's appreciation to each of its policyholders of 25 or more years duration. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum