1. Material:
  2. metal (543)

Seated Abraham Lincoln Figurine

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown place made
Origin Date:
1900-2010
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 3 3/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.081.0821
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This figuriine depicts Abraham Lincoln seated in a rounded back chair, resting his head against his right hand. Lincoln is bearded and is wearing a long outer coat, buttoned vest, shirt and tie, with pants, and rounded shoes. The chair has a high rounded back with a square base. On the right arm of the chair is a book upon which Lincoln rests his elbow that supports his head. Both legs rest under Lincoln on the floor at approximately ninety degree angles. His left arm rests casually just outside the arm of the chair. The sides and back of the chair are decorated with vertical lines. The piece is golden colored.