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Abraham Lincoln copper plate

Creator:
unknown
Location:
Unknown place made
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
overall: 12 3/4 in diameter
Item ID:
71.2009.081.2841
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Fine Art

Description

This round copper plaque features a bronze bas relief right profile of President Abraham Lincoln in the center with a raised rim at the edge. The engraved inscription on the base of the bust reads "Patented, W. Miller & Co., Metallists, Providence, R. I., F. Simmons, Sculp." The reverse has four screws visible which attach the bust to the plaque. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum