1. Material:
  2. mineral (13)

Abraham Lincoln plaque

Creator:
unknown
Location:
unknown
Origin Date:
Unknown
Materials:
mineral
Measurements:
overall: 8 in x 6 1/4 in
Item ID:
71.2009.082.0401
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum
Available for Viewing:
No
Category:
Three-dimensional Objects

Description

Rectangular plaque features head and upper body of Abraham Lincoln in low and high relief. The ground on which the head appears is smooth while the bottom surface is slightly raised. On the raised surface appears engraved script that reads "A..Lincoln Atty. & Consellor at Law Springfield, Illinois". There is also a small letter "c" present in the lower proper right corner. The entire front surface is painted with gold paint. There is a metal wire used for hanging. The back surface is uneven and left unpainted. Part of the Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, courtesy of the Indiana State Museum