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President Lincoln miniature life mask

Creator:
Daniel P. Gray
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
1988
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 2 in x 2 in x 2 7/8 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.2847
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This bronze miniature features a replica of the life mask originally done by sculptor Clark Mills in February, 1865. On the bottom of the base is the inscription "Recreation in miniature of 1865 Lincoln life mask by Clark Mills, Washington, D. C., Feb. 12, 1865. Miniature created by D. Gray off of bronze mask owned by Paul E. Keller." Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum