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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